No gaps in 3D piping views

[RandMan]

I am using Revit MEP 2012 to draw plumbing risers in the Hidden Line visual style.  There are no gaps in the pipe that is "behind" in the vew.  I've adjusted the MEP settings.  The Hidden Line  style works in plan-view.  Can't seem to find any documentation on this issue. 

I think I must be overlooking some simple setting.  Cutting the line-behind (with a gap) is a standard drafting convention.

[julianjameson8403]

That's true on a drafting convention when look at 2D documentation, but is it as important on a 3D detail such as you are showing? I would say the message is clear in the image you have displayed.

[abulla]

Just for fun, here are a few examples of riser diagrams we've done straight from Revit. I was really doubtful that these would turn out well, but I was pleasantly surprised. While it can get cluttered in some places, I'd say they're fairly readable (they were accepted by the city anyways). I'll admit, AutoCAD risers look better, especially with the hidden line gap issue, but being able to generate a quick 3d riser with tags from Revit is a huge time saver.

[RandMan]

Thanks for your replies.  I design complex systems, such as grocery store plumbing.  The image I posted was an extreme close-up.  Full-size plots can be confusing.  We show a lot more detail in the isometric, so 3D is the view that needs to be the best, not the plan veiw. 

So this is a known issue?  I'll be working on a work-around.

[Chris.Aquino · Accepted solution]

The Gap settings are for plan, elevation, and section views only. In 3D view Revit does not consider "in front" or "behind" as it does in the other views as the resources to do so would be too great.

If you would like this functionality to change, this link is setup for you to submit feature requests, or feedback, directly to our Development group.

I encourage you to use the feedback link as our Development group is always interested and would like to hear your feedback directly, since you are better suited to state the business case for a feature request.

[wedurhampe]

Gaps where one pipe passes behind another are desparately needed when using single line piping representation.  Otherwise the perception can flip and give a totally eroneous perception of the layout.

[John_Hamilton]

Has this been revisited at all?  I'm making 3D riser diagrams and would love gaps between pipes to show up.