elevation change??

I tryed searching for this but no luck. Can i set a default elevetion for a layer? so everything i draw 2d-3d object are always at a specific elevetion on that particular layer? Can i set elevetion for a selected group?

I use autocad 2009

Not sure about setting an elevation for a layer - but this can change the elevation of selected objects:

(defun c:mvz  (/ ss1 rz rd)
 (setq    ss1 (ssget)
   rz  (rtos (getdist "Enter relative Z distance: "))
   rd  (strcat "0,0," rz))
 (command "move" ss1 "" "0,0,0" rd)
 (princ))

thx but i was to newb to make ur command work. It did give me an idea to try selecting the group and then use "move" tool and then enter "0,0,x" where x is the new elevetion so thx for the input

btw i feel embarased that it was so simple:oops:

Ok, glad it helped - maybe someone else can offer some insight into the layer elevation settings....

For future reference, instructions on how to run a LISP can be found here:

http://www.cadtutor.net/faq/questions/28/How+do+I+use+an+AutoLISP+routine%3F

Just type elevation its sets your elevation to what ever you want set thickness to 0

Any 2D work you draw now will have z set to elevation.

Just type elevation its sets your elevation to what ever you want set thickness to 0

 

Any 2D work you draw now will have z set to elevation.

Supplemental to this: you can freeze all other layers, use the properties dialogue and set z-coordinate to "DESIRED ELEVATION".

I would use seperate layers like A-Elev-lwt1 lwt2 lwt3 with different line weights.

To make your drawing pop depending on what is closer and futher away as well as the outlines of the elements.

Nice one guys, I knew others could offer a lot more on this - I've learnt a lot from this one

Supplemental to this: you can freeze all other layers, use the properties dialogue and set z-coordinate to "DESIRED ELEVATION".

And then without freezing the other Layers (and then having to thaw them again) you could use the FILTER command to just filter every object that is in a specific layer (or whatever criteria you desire) and change their Z value in the Properties Dialogue. I've found the FILTER command a VERY useful tool for adjusting virtually anything that isn't the way you want it to be...

And then without freezing the other Layers (and then having to thaw them again) you could use the FILTER command to just filter every object that is in a specific layer (or whatever criteria you desire) and change their Z value in the Properties Dialogue. I've found the FILTER command a VERY useful tool for adjusting virtually anything that isn't the way you want it to be...

You can also change the elevation of objects by doing the change command.