CDJ3410 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Hi everyone, Just wondering if it is possible to hide (trim out) the T-bar ceiling grid, when it is under the actual ductwork. CDJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzframpton Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 The only way I've been able to accomplish this is with a workaround. The duct system, apply a Solid Hatch with a True Color of 255,255,255 (RGB "white"). Anything True Color overrides any CTB/STB plot style, and anything set to 255,255,255, or "white", works like a mask since printers ignore "white" (including PDF plots). So while I'm working I have the hatch turned off in the Display Manager, then before I plot I turn it on to have the masking effect. This will not only "hide" the ceiling grid, but all objects that are beneath the duct. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDJ3410 Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Thanks Tanner, This works well, the only problem is we use the hatch pattern to denote the internal insulation of the ductwork. May have to go back to the old AutoCAD mask routine for ceilings. the rest of AMEP is pretty awesome though CDJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzframpton Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Have you considered changing your workflow? AutoCAD MEP already has visibility control options for Lining and Insulation, which can be tagged and/or scheduled instead of using hatch patterns. That way you get the best of both worlds. But that would be the only way to do it as far as I can think of at this point. I'm getting rusty on my AutoCAD MEP intuitiveness nowadays, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDJ3410 Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 OLD SCHOOL --- No I didn't think about it, but I will now. Thanks Tanner Really appreciate the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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