Creating and applying Display Rules for elements


Product(s):

OpenBuildings Designer

Version(s):

CONNECT Edition

Area: 

Drawing Views

Problem Description: 

How to create and apply a Display Style Rule to elements in OpenBuildings Designer.

Steps to Accomplish:

  1. Click on the Display Style List icon:



  2. Click on the ellipses to open the Display Styles dialog:


  3. In the Display Styles dialog, create a new Display Style and rename accordingly:



  4. In the Render Mode section, set the Display to Filled Visible Edges, and click on Edit Display Rules:



  5. In the Display Rules dialog create a New Display Rule Set:




  6. Click on the New Display Rule Set and create a New Display Rule:



  7. Click on the New Display Rule and from the Pick property dialog choose ELEMENTWall > Is Wall:



  8. Now, for your new Display Rule add a Display Rule Action by clicking on the green "+" icon:




  9. Follow the same steps for Rectangular and Round Duct:



  10. Set the display style's active Display Rules to Custom, and double click on the display style name Custom Rule 01 to apply it:


The overrides defined in your display rule will now be applied.