Draw Order not shown for PLOT

Hi guys,

Please see attached image.

I've got some text coloured true red (255,0,0) that I would like plotted in front of all other objects, but am finding that it will not acknowledge the draw order.

I'm trying to plot from model space, the red text is in front of the other objects in space and also in front in draw order.

Anyone know where I am going wrong with this one?

Thanks a lot for any help.

I can't see the image.

What have you tried so far?

Does it plot correctly if you go straight to paper?

Have you tried switching the lines merge setting?

Is applying a background mask to the text a viable option?

Is this a 2D drawing? If so, have you tried giving the text an elevation (positive Z value)?

How about putting the text in paper space and use the "plot paper space last" option?

Hi Rob,

Sorry about the bad attachment.

Haven't tested a direct paper plot.

Haven't tested the lines merge option either.

A background mask could be an option on this occasion, but would like to get the draw order stuff wrangled so I can sort it out at other times too.

I've tried elevation the text, which didn't work.

And I only ever really work in model space, so not really practical to use paperspace last option.

Thanks for the reply, I'll test out your suggestions and fix the attachment tomorrow.

It may not be your attachment. Some images files get blocked here at work.

Plotting to paper would be my first test. That will tell you if it is an AutoCAD or a PDF issue.

Hi again Rob.

I managed to fix this issue as per your suggestion to toggle the 'lines merge' option in the .PC3 file. So all working as expected now.

Just for future reference, what would the benefits of each option be (lines merge vs lines overlap)?

Thanks again for your help.

I think you are seeing it. For B&W prints, it prevents a shaded hatch from breaking up solid lines that cross the pattern.

Ah, yes. Understood. Thanks for the help Rob.