Invisible segments in polylines

[Wish List System]

Summary: I would like to be able to toggle the visibility of any segment in a LWPOLYLINE.

Description: I would like to be able to toggle the visibility of any segment in a LWPOLYLINE. I have code that traces polylines, and currently use WIPEOUTS to hide portions of polylines where they cross other geometry to make, for instance, circuit diagrams read better. It would be far preferable to add geometry points on either side of the intended break area, and toggle visibility, or perhaps linetype, for that segment.

Using polylines for circuiting allows me to select the polyline and visually see where it begins and ends, essentially tracing the circuit. Breaking them would negate this ability, and WIPEOUTS are notorious for not moving with other geometry.

If the polyline appeared to be broken while maintaining its integrity, this would prove truly useful for many applications.

Product and Feature: AutoCAD - Drawing Tools 2D

Submitted By: Jan S Yoder on 12/19/2012

[rkmcswain]

Looks like someone had the same idea and programmed it himself.
http://drive-cad-with-code.blogspot....line-with.html

[BeKirra]

Description:
Using polylines for circuiting allows me to select the polyline and visually see where it begins and ends...
Submitted By: Jan S Yoder on 12/19/2012

I agree with you and I use pline in most of the cases.
BTW, I have also created a group of layer with different colors/linetypes for circuit diagrams.
This may be off the topic but this is what I can see the needs when working with drawings.

[cadtag]

It sounds like the equivalent of DIMBREAK would be the best fit. I can see this as being very helpful, but would not want to limit it to just polyline segments. Being able to identify arbitrary start/stop points, or set AUTO to hide at every crossing point.

[jaberwok]

The mechanism that allows invisible edges in 3dFaces must be similar.