Ste1978 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I have attached a picture which I hope explains what I want. Basically, the grid lines in the background are part of the drawing and I need these included on the prints. However, where I have the circle shown on the picture (with the words LIC inside), you can obviously see the grid lines in the backdrop. Is there a way to fill the circle with 'white' colour so the grid lines are no longer visible? I tried hatching, but cannot select 'white' as a colour as this appears as back! Any ideas? I do not want to break the grid lines for a number of reasons as the drawing may move position. Thanks Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 You can select a near-white color, like 255,255,255 for your hatch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobDraw Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 How about a wipeout instead of a hatch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjenk8100 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 trim > select lines and circle > right click > select line inside circle explode > if its a block you can explode it and select that line delete, draw a new grid line outside circle and make a new block trim option is what i would do just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Why would you need grid lines on a process piping and instrumentation diagram in the first place? Looks like you are trying to replicate a draw done on quadrille paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 How about a wipeout instead of a hatch? That will work but you cannot use a circle (the LIC instrument depicted in OP's image) since the object needs to be a closed polyline. However, you can make a polygon, circumscribed about a circle, just make sure it has so many sides (50?) that unless you zoom in really close you wouldn't know it is not a circle. This polygon then can be used to create the wipeout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste1978 Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Why would you need grid lines on a process piping and instrumentation diagram in the first place? Looks like you are trying to replicate a draw done on quadrille paper. I am replicating a P & ID, the client has asked for the grid lines on. Simples. Thanks for the advice, I will try said suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.