windjammer Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 For remodels (most of what I do) the set is more useful if the as built conditions are ghosted on the new plan. Chief answers this with the as-built mask (tutorial 1600). I have used it. But now I cannot adjust the line color when creating a mask, so its full black like the new work - not too useful. Is this because I upgraded to x7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 If you followed that instruction, then you should be able to simply change the layer (which-ever layer its on) line color and that will change to the "ghost" lines you want. It has nothing to do with X5 vs X7 for this operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefArchitect Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 There's a new video on remodeling that includes the as-built mask. It is about 15 min. in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riemie Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I'm guessing that you have the as built cad layer locked. Unlock it and you should be able to change the color. Bob Riemco Building Company Design + Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleChief Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Your mask should be a 'block' of CAD lines, set to the back group, and locked. You can't make any changes if the layer is locked (Riemie) but after you unlock it click on the block and in the CAD Block Specification dbx there's a selection under General to choose "By Block Layer" that allows you to change the line style of the block by its layer properties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Put it on it's own layer and just change the layer color and line-weight to what you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Put it on it's own layer and just change the layer color and line-weight to what you want Yeo, and you do not need to block...... BTW, if blocked, there might be an issue with the line style and line weight.... but I assume you already know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 as long as the block is checked as (by block layer) no problem changing anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 as long as the block is checked as (by block layer) no problem changing anything Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyatArtform Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 "what he said" ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleChief Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Minor point - if the as built mask is a block (even though it doesn't have to be), locked, on its own layer, and set to the back group, if you ever have to modify it, and I have had to a couple times when the as built had a problem, the block can be selected, moved or deleted as a block. Just sayin', having it as a block can be a benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I say put it on its own layer, it is not necessary to block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I say put it on its own layer, it is not necessary to block. Iagree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleChief Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Meant to say, oh wait I did, that it's not necessary to block, but it doesn't hurt anything either just makes a couple operations easier. What happens if you want change the as-built mask and it's not blocked? You'd have to go to the 'all off' Layer, turn on that layer and delete everything, if it's a block you can move the entire block if you want, or you can delete the entire block all at once - works great - anyway it's only a suggestion for those who still have an open mind and willing to try different techniques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge_Runner Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I'm with Larry on this one. I do it this way on my remodels. I find it works much easier to put everything from the modified view-to-CAD window on the as-built mask layer and then block it. Sometimes I have to go back, move that block to the side, modify something ( who knows what it may be), and re-block it; then move it back and lock the mask layer. Takes less time than it took to type this usually. I just did this yesterday on a remodel. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleChief Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I'm with Larry on this one. I do it this way on my remodels. I find it works much easier to put everything from the modified view-to-CAD window on the as-built mask layer and then block it. Sometimes I have to go back, move that block to the side, modify something ( who knows what it may be), and re-block it; then move it back and lock the mask layer. Takes less time than it took to type this usually. I just did this yesterday on a remodel. Mike Had the same experience numerous time, probably due to bonehead status, but none the less not a bad technique. But remember it doesn't have to be blocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I use a cad block anno-set for quick access if needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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