Edit Line Properties in a Model Drawing

General

  • You can edit the properties of the lines visible in the model drawing per part or sub-assembly in the drawing, so that the changes are only visible in this drawing.
  • You can also edit the drawing of the lines of a part or sub-assembly in the model, so that the changes are reflected in all drawings of the model.

Usage examples

  • Lay-out planning, where new items can be highlighted and items to be dismantled can be faded "half-hidden".
  • Representation of reference geometry surrounding a device.
  • Visualization of the "contract limits" of a lay-out plan.
  • Highlighting different lines (e.g. pipelines) with colors.

Change the line properties in a model drawing

  1. Open the model’s structure in the drawing's feature tree.
  2. Select a part, parts, sub-assembly, or sub-assemblies from the tree.
    • Use the Ctrl key if you select more than one part or sub-assembly.
  3. Select the context-sensitive function Set Line Properties.
    • The program opens the dialog box Line Properties.

  4. Select the line type whose properties you want to edit.
    • Shape lines.
    • Tangential, or apparent shape lines.
    • Hidden lines.
    • Center lines.
    • Construction lines, i.e. lines of auxiliary geometry, such as guide lines.
  5. Under the parameter you want to edit, select the preset button .
    • Layer
    • Pen, i.e. line thickness (0.1mm .. 1.0mm).
    • Line type.
    • Line gap, i.e. the width of a two-dimensional line.
    • Color.
  6. Select the property from the list.
  7. Confirm the line properties by clicking OK.
    • The program updates drawings projections

Change the properties of lines in all drawings of the model.

  • The properties set per drawing overwrite the line properties given in the model.

  1. Select a part, parts, sub-assembly, or sub-assemblies from the model’s feature tree.
    • Use the Ctrl key if you select more than one part or sub-assembly.
  2. Select the context-sensitive function Set Line Properties.
  3. Continue as above steps 4... 7.

Reference Part Line Properties