I have created a Point Feature Definition for a Stop Sign. I have made it so that the Point Feature Symbology has a Plan Element Template and a 3D Element Template.
When the Point Geometry is selected in the 2D model, I am given a Geometry Points group in the Properties dialog. This group seem to be the only way to control the point once it is placed. The information in the Geometry group in the Properties dialog won't update if changed in that group, only if changed in the Geometry Points group.
Since I asked in a different thread if there was a way to have Point Geometry with a 3D Element automatically place on a surface and was told that it's not currently a feature, I have to set the elevation of the Point Geometry in the 2D Geometry Points group. Otherwise, it won't stick if I try to manipulate it in the 3D model.
But, and here's the problem, when I set a rotation for the Point Geometry, only the 2D Element rotates ... not the 3D Element . And, as we said earlier, the Geometry information can't change the Point Geometry, so even if I try to manually rotate the 3D Element it goes back to 0 degrees once the command ends.
How do I get the 3D Element of Point Geometry to rotate also? If we can't do this then there's really no point to having a 3D Element Template for Point Symbology.
I've attached pictures to hopefully help. You can see the 3D Model is turned on and that it doesn't rotate with the 2D Element.
Thanks,Chris
Hi Matthew,
I personally find Point Geometry useless in its current state. What about creating linear geometry that places a cell at its start point?
Regards,
Mark
OpenRoads Designer 2022 R3 (10.12) | Microstation 2023.1 | ProjectWise CE 3.4
I will investigate that as a workaround, but it doesn't really answer my question of, "How do I get the 3D Element of Point Geometry to rotate also?"Do you know if this is currently a bug or perhaps a feature to be added in the future?
Yeah its a limitation based on the last time i tried it. Id put a service ticket in to see if you can get it logged as an enhancement request (unless a Bentley person on here does it for you).
Another option may be using an annotation group or even a 3d linestyle to get it to rotate in 3d relative to a 2d element.
Thanks for the feedback.
There is an existing enhancement request (137001) on this ability. I have updated it.