c_space Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I have recently started drafting for a firm that does tracing of pipes. My job consists of drawing a pipe (Poly Line) in an isometric view, and then tracing that pipe with another linetype, offsetting it by 2 snaps (each snap = .03125 inches). The tracing of the pipe must either be to the right, or below the origianal pipe. Using a simple offset command only works if the pipe is drawn in one plane. Once I change planes, the offset messes up. Is there any way out there that will offset a poly line 2 snaps down, and 2 snaps right? I have included a picture below to show what It looks like when it's properly executed. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzTycs9D_qaZZWM0ODUyZDItYjNmOS00NjQ3LWJlMDgtZmIzZjUwOGJkZjdk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Would a multiline work better in this situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_space Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 I tried that, and it works if it's on the same plane, but as soon as I change planes, the line that was on bottom, goes to the top. As well, it needs to be plines, because i use different thickness for each line. I know I Lee Mac has a routine to convert lines to plines, but it still doesn't solve my issue of the lines going from top to bottom when changing planes. Good suggestion though. I did go try it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGAL Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 You will need a custom program to draw the lines as image can be done needs a number of rules built into it regarding change of direction. As the plan is still a true 2d maybe draw your master pline, then pick pline and ask via pick which side each segment is to be copied to as first attempt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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