Add the ability for DataCAD's HLR and Section Tool to allow the user to set one or even two depth of field distances that map entities from the HLR process to a pre-selected colour. The pen table used then allows printing at various line weights. This allows complex or even simple models to 'separate' portions of the building which are in the distance behind the main cut line or front elevation.
When using the Section Tool or HLR with DOF ticked(checked) the user would be prompted to enter a DOF distance, (in the below example 3,000 is entered), then a line colour to map the HLR entities which are 3m or beyond. This is similar to the current Section/Section Settings/Background option with the enhancement of being able to enter a distance from the cut line or elevation line prior to the pre-assigned line colour being applied. Adding a second DOF distance is useful with complex/busy models or with site models where objects beyond the building can be included but shown and mapped to a lighter pen colour. This works best where the main building has a lot of openings that show whatever's behind in the distance but is harder to separate from the end HLR output.
Simple example below-
When using the Section Tool or HLR with DOF ticked(checked) the user would be prompted to enter a DOF distance, (in the below example 3,000 is entered), then a line colour to map the HLR entities which are 3m or beyond. This is similar to the current Section/Section Settings/Background option with the enhancement of being able to enter a distance from the cut line or elevation line prior to the pre-assigned line colour being applied. Adding a second DOF distance is useful with complex/busy models or with site models where objects beyond the building can be included but shown and mapped to a lighter pen colour. This works best where the main building has a lot of openings that show whatever's behind in the distance but is harder to separate from the end HLR output.
Simple example below-
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Regards
Mark Bell
Principal
ATELIER MARK BELL
Australia
https://www.ateliermarkbell.com