Display by Elevation
(DbE) was introduced in AutoCAD MEP 2009 for Ducts & Duct Fittings. This
feature has been enhanced to now support Pipe & Pipe Fittings, Conduit
& Conduit Fitting, and Cable Tray & Cable Tray Fittings. You can use
DbE to accurately represent items in your construction documents without
creating new layers to control color, linetype, etc. For example, chilled
water piping routed underground can be shown dashed or hidden while piping
above grade can be shown as continuous, all on the same layer. |
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When enabling DbE
the existing display components are replaced by four elevation dependent
display components; Below, Low, High and Above. These display components can
be turned on/off individually or configured to use different layer, line
type, color, etc. The Above and Below Display Ranges and Cut Height in the
Cut Plane dialog box are used to determine |
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which of the four
elevation dependent display component to use for an object. These values can
be defined on different levels in the display system: |
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‐ Global: Setting for all
objects in the drawing |
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‐ System: Override for all
objects using a specific system definition |
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‐ Object: Override for
individual objects |
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Rise\Drop Display
controls: In addition to the checkbox to drop tees/takeoffs, you now have the
ability to show Rise symbols under MvParts and Endcaps for Ducts, Pipes,
Conduits and Cabletrays. Each discipline is controlled separately, allowing
for the better creation of construction documents. |