As the title says: where is the best place to draw a tile-pattern?
I've seen that in the dataset-building-example it's drawn in the 3D-model, but is this the best place to draw this with a dynamic-view setup?
I've also noticed that when i want to draw an 'associative pattern', this gets filled (fill:none, also tried 'hole' without effect) and fill follows the pattern-color, so I can't see the lines in the dynamic generated drawing (unless I choose the wireframe-view, but this is not always an option I guess). When I put the pattern non-associative (as in the dataset-building-example...) I can see the lines, but this is very unproductive in my eyes when I need to change the pattern-area.
I also was thinking about geometric maps, but this seems a bit unflexible on first sight, no?
Whay are you patterning an element?
If it is sectioned and the material has a pattern AND
IF the is a geometric material pattern for forward view
Then you would not need to pattern elevations, plans or sections?
Just asking as I could not grasp the question.
Ustn since 1988SS4 - i7-3.45Ghz-16 Gb-250/1Tb/1Tb-Win8.1-64bEric D. MilbergerArchitect + Master Planner + BIMSenior Master Planner NASA - Marshall Space Flight CenterThe Milberger Architectural Group, llc
Dear mr. Milberger,
I'm talking about a floor-tile pattern: so the constructor can see where certain format of tiles is needed and to see how they are arranged in relation to the room (corner-tile or room-centered). So nothing to do with sections etc.
second, please don't take offence, but would it be possible to pay a little more attention to your spelling and sentences? I'm not talking about english-grammar details, but It is sometimes really difficult to understand your posts.
Maybe I mis-used the term 'pattern', actualy I'm talking about 'Crosshatch Area'. sorry...
Hi Michael,
I guess it really depends on your needs. For a tile arrangement drawing, I do not see why you shouldn't be able to use the Crosshatch Area tool to draw the tile patterns in the dynamic view drawing model. You have control on where the pattern starts. So you can be exacting with the pattern.
I tried this in the metric sample we developed for our metric training sessions (using the dataset GB). I see the patterns (not the fill), here's a screen capture of the tool settings, reference presentation and view attributes. And how it looks on the sheet.
The other consdideration is if you want to see the pattern in renderings, then you may want to go with the patterns in the 3d model.
No Probbbbblem. :)
Sorry - Bad monitors here - hard to read text.
If it is a simple pattern then use a material with a pattern as that shows in a forward view like the plan shown in this post. (A meaterial geometric pattern) Note that a plan is a section too.
If it is a complicated pattern you could easily draw it as part of another reference to attach with annotations or you could just annotate and pattern in the same drawing file.
The 2nd is best for patterning beyond the basics as you'd probably what these plans for separate tile sheets.
in the past we did it in different ways. To show in a symbolic "style" which area we have a steel grid on steel platforms, some people in my company drew a crosshatch area in the 3D Model on top of the platforms and some people preferred to draw a crosshatch area in the Drawing Model into the section.
But there is always the same problem. When you change the 3D Model you always have to change the crosshatches additionally! It need much time.
Now I created a Geometry Map and linked it to a Family&Part Definition.
The advantage is when you change the 3D Model you do not have to change the crosshatch area separately. You can save time with Geometry Map!
Christian
We do it two different ways.
The one I like is to actually make the grating. 3d. then never any issues except you are making a large file.
There are ways to mitigate this as in CUT LEVELS OFF when you don't need the detail.
The other is to use a geometric material on the slab that creates the grate.
If will have a pattern that is affected on your shape.
The only issue here is how it is centered.
For this reasons some materials:
Are drawn with real materials. If I want the tile to render then why not: And I want that precision on the pattern.
Some are geomeric patterns - this then gives me a render for patterns like brick and a pattern for a forward view
And some are drawn in the drawing file - this is down and dirty and OK if no rendering is wanted.
With the examples you've shown I'd suggest the geometric pattern as once you learn how it is "way cool".