Flue pipe disply

[hoss]

Hi,

 

I am working on a basic 3D modle of a boiler house.

A flue pipe comes out of the back of boiler hose and rised up. I have done this by extruding a circule along a pline (path). When I try to print a rear view of the boiler house in hidden style, it shows a blank area where the flue pipe is.

Is there anyway I could shade the flue pipe so its more clear on the print out.

Edited November 21, 2011 by hoss

[SLW210]

Could there be something else in the view blocking the flue pipe? Can you post the file or some images?

[tzframpton]

1. You really should invest in AutoCAD MEP if you're doing mechanical piping and equipment.

 

2. What procedure are you using for this hidden style? Are you using the HIDE command first, before you plot?

[hoss]

 

I have picked the vport and selected Hidden in Shade Plot,

Becuse I was in a rush and had to send the drawing off, decided to slice the wind shield ( which I refered to as Flue Pipe) in 3M segments to its clear.

Still like to know how to do it for future.

 

Thanks

[tzframpton]

Can you upload the file by chance?

[hoss]

The file is fairly big (over 10 MB), with 3 X-ref each about 3-4 MB

[tzframpton]

http://www.dropbox.com/

 

Have you ever thought about using Dropbox?

 

Or I can PM you with my email.

[hoss]

To be honest I don't think I am allowed to send this outside company

Thanks for your help

[tzframpton]

Completely understandable.

 

Sometimes it works better if you leave the Viewport to 2D Wireframe, then activate the Viewport and type HIDE. This sometimes yields better results.