Creating a Multi Line Logical View

In this task, you will learn how to create a multi line logical view.
To access the logical mode, you need to apply these settings:
  • Go to Tools > Options > Drafting > Administration tab. Clear the Prevent generative view style usage check box.
  • Go to Tools > Options > Drafting > View tab. Select the Select body in assembly check box.

In addition, to get the multi line graphic result, ensure that the following environment variable is set:

set SFM_DFT_MULTIRESULT=1
 

View Types
When you generate graphic replacement for structure objects, the projected objects give a 2D result on the basis of the view type. The available view types are: Near Side, Far Side, and Across Side. The display and type of the resulting drawing is controlled by Near Side, Far Side, and Across Side parameters in the GVS file. For more information, see Near Side, Far Side, and Across Side View Types.

 

  • An object is in Near Side when its 3D geometry is fully viewed from the projection point. Near Side objects are hidden when their graphic replacement is generated. The images below show Near Side objects in 3D and their corresponding 2D drawing.

  • An object is in Far Side when its 3D geometry is fully hidden from the projection point. The images below show Far Side objects in 3D and their corresponding 2D drawing.

  • An object is in Across Side when its 3D geometry is crossing a reference object. The images below show Across Side objects in 3D and their corresponding 2D drawing.
 

Multi Line Logical View

  1. Open a CATPart document.

  2. Create a multi line scenario where structure objects belong to more than one view type. Define a new drawing sheet.

  3. Click Advanced Front View  in the Views toolbar.

    4. The View Parameters dialog box is displayed.

  4. Enter the scale and select the GVS file. Click OK.

  5. Select the structure Superobject in the 3D model.

    A warning message is displayed. Click OK and continue with the view creation.

  6. Select the plane of projection.

  7. Click in the drawing document to generate the logical view. The logical view shows the selected object and objects logically connected to it.

    8. The images below show the 3D models and their corresponding logical views for different multi line scenarios.