I've changed my ACS and Global Origin to suit a survey of an existing building. Floor manager also has also been set up to recognise this.
However, when rendering, materials are still shown to the original orientation. Also, clip volumes etc. are also shown to the orginal orientation.
What have I missed?
AECOsim Building Designer V8i (SELECTseries 4) - Version 08.11.09.627
For rendered materials and geometry maps in DVs, you should be able to use the Rotate Material Mapping tool to get the desired output.
We have enhancement 41977 filed for more automated control over how Cut Plane hatch/patterns follow element direction, but in the interim I think you'll have to adjust the pattern angle in Dataset Explorer to suit.
Hi there!
so basically there is no way to lock the hatch pattern angle to the active ACS. I have to change it in the Part database.
But this will affect all the instances like sections where the original orientation is ok!
My suggestion is something else as it will help from having to do things like changing angles for every building.
Build you model to 0,0,0 and do not rotate.
The create a blank model that references in your model.
this "Real Model" places this reference at the proper relocation and rotation.
Then you work in the standard and easy ACS and can still work in the GEO world.
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Like with roofs you then end up with multiple duplicate materials and parts on any model that is not four/squared (Four walls and square).
There needs to be a better way.
I eventually found this that solved my problem:
In View Attributes > Building - General > Align Hatch to Forms
then all the hatching and crosshatching will show correctly even if the building is rotated or walls are on an angle!
Hope this helps
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