Line Weights, AutoCAD vs Revit

[twiceroadsfool]

The chart looks much worse than it really is. What i did, was set them the same across the board, for the FIRST TEST. Then i made a couple of views (a floor plan and section) and duplicated the views to a BUNCH of different scales, and printed them out on one sheet.

Obviously, only one of the views even looked close to what i wanted. So i tweaked that one until i was happy, and then i moved on to the other scales and adjusted accordingly.

It DEFINETELY took some time, but its one of the things i love about Revit.

So Aaron- Your View templates go through the VG overrides and asign different pens to different objects? It sounds like its doing the exact same thing as Object styles, so i know im misunderstanding...

[aaronrumple]

So Aaron- Your View templates go through the VG overrides and asign different pens to different objects? It sounds like its doing the exact same thing as Object styles, so i know im misunderstanding...

We have our object styles set for the lineweights as used most commonly. Most of our plans look fine with no overrides.

Then for other scales - we apply overrides as needed using the view templates.

[guitarchitect7]

As I've had more time to think about this, I can see the benefit of increasing thickness as scale increases. The only issue I still have is explaining this to users..."In this scale you use Pen 2, and in this scale you use Pen 2 although they'll both print off at different thickness."

[Scott D Davis]

As I've had more time to think about this, I can see the benefit of increasing thickness as scale increases. The only issue I still have is explaining this to users..."In this scale you use Pen 2, and in this scale you use Pen 2 although they'll both print off at different thickness."

Most end users don't even need to be concerned with what pen to use if the object styles and linework have been worked out in the template. Users just model, and the linework will be correct without them having to think about it.

[guitarchitect7]

What's your idea of "linework" - line styles?

[twiceroadsfool]

What's your idea of "linework" - line styles?

Line weights, line styles, different scales, etc. Its all covered between that Lineweight chart, the Object styles, and the Line Styles dialogue.

End users here dont EVER mess with lineweights, linetypes, etc. Theres no need.

[guitarchitect7]

So let me throw this out as it's crossed my mind. To aid the end user in choosing the correct detail lines to use for drawing a drafting view, do you go back to CAD style layer names for line styles? I just see naming them Pen 1, Pen 2, etc could be troublesome as they won't know which to use. Now naming it SECT-MCUT would clarify, but that seems a bit overkill as I would now have multiple lines with the same thickness just with different names.

[twiceroadsfool]

So let me throw this out as it's crossed my mind. To aid the end user in choosing the correct detail lines to use for drawing a drafting view, do you go back to CAD style layer names for line styles? I just see naming them Pen 1, Pen 2, etc could be troublesome as they won't know which to use. Now naming it SECT-MCUT would clarify, but that seems a bit overkill as I would now have multiple lines with the same thickness just with different names.

For drafting lines? We just have:

Thin Line
Medium Line
Heavy Line

And the OOTB system ones that we cant change like
<invisibile Line>
<Center Line>

etc.

[diacovoni]

I am new to this Forum and a newbie Revit 2010 user. Our office is diving in with both feet into the Revit world with years of AutoCAD Architecture background. This thread is just what I need to understand. Most of the conversation has been simply about line thickness at different scales. I am working in a Wall Section and need more options than just "Solid" or "Hidden" lines. Do I need to create new line types or styles for every thickness of a "Hidden" line or "Centerline". In AutoCAD you could pick the line Style i.e Solid, Dash, Hidden, etc. independent of the line thickness. I am not seeing how to do this in Revit. Am I missing something really simple?

Dan Iacovoni

[aaronrumple]

In AutoCAD you could pick the line Style i.e Solid, Dash, Hidden, etc. independent of the line thickness. I am not seeing how to do this in Revit. Am I missing something really simple?

Dan Iacovoni

In AutoCAD there is ByLayer, ByObject and ByBlock...

Revit is all about styles. The style defines everything. Yes you need one style for each combination of line pattern and weight you want.

For broken lines, we do those by function. Such as overhead, hidden, centerline, curb, etc...

You really shouldn't be drawing too many lines if you're using Revit efficiently...