Adjusting grout size in elevation view

[wpdesigninc]

How do I adjust the grout line size in an elevation view to reflect 1/8" or 1/16 grout spacing for a backsplash? I want to control the layout precisely for the installer so I can control/see the size of end cuts. Using X14 Premier.

[robdyck]

If you are using a vector view, simply adjust the material pattern to account for the tile size plus the grout size. I'm not aware of any tile pattern that provides 2 lines to represent the actual grout width, rather the pattern accounts for same edge to same edge distancing. If you need to show dimensions to the pattern lines, then make a cad detail from the view after you've made all your pattern adjustments.

[glennw]

If all you want is cad, you could draw one regular polygon starter tile accurately placed.

You could use the same technique but use a variety of 3D objects to represent a single tile like a Material Region, Splashback, Slab, Solid, etc...

Then use Multiple Copy with a Secondary Offset to create an array that takes into account the tile size plus the joint width.

These tiles could be very thin and use a different 3D object placed behind the whole area for the grout lines.

Build it in Chief like you would in the RW.

This simple one took about a minute or so.

Standard view:

 

Vector View: