dimension line plot display problem (in Legacy Hidden)

[Anonymous]

Hi there

 I am having a problem on  my drawing, I have 5 viewports, 4 are set to 'As displayed' and one is set to 'Legacy Hidden'

In the 4 viewports I have used different dim styles and layers specific to the scale set in the viewport (i.e.dimensions to be shown in the viewport with a scale of 1:5 will be in layer dim 1 to 5 and the dim style will be set accordingly)

Everything appears to be correct on screen, but when the drawing is plotted the dimension lines in the Legacy hidden VP appears to be a lot thicker than what was shown on screen.

By comparing the differences I am certain that this only affects the VP which is set to Legacy Hidden.

I have tried changing this to 3D hidden or Hidden but this means I don't get crips lines as Legacy Hidden

However, in order to display my 3D model correctly, I have to use Legacy Hidden for that particular VP.

I have tried setting the following:

<Plot object lineweight - Yes>

<Scale lineweight> No difference when selected or not

<Plot options> Tried different settings but don't seem to work

The dimensions in both views are set to the same scale, dim style and the same layer, but the one on the left is in legacy hidden and the one on the right (SECTION A - A) is in As displayed, which shows correctly when plotted.

Are there any other options that I can try?

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

I see that you are visiting as a new member. Welcome to the Autodesk Community! 

From your attached image I was hoping to determine the version of AutoCAD you are using but it appears that you are either running a different application or have an Add-in installed.

Can you attach a sample drawing file where the viewports are configured in this manner so I can try to assist you?

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Hidden views muck up dimensions in model space, lineweight gets whacked, arrowheads are open, etc.

If your working a 3D model that requires hidden lines, place dimensions in Paperspace (where they belong).

[john.vellek]

HI @Anonymous,

I am checking back to see if my post or @Anonymous's  helped you with your problem. Please add a post with how you decide to proceed and your results so other Community members may benefit.

Please hit the Accept as Solution button if a post or posts solves your issue or answers your question.

[Anonymous]

HI there

   It was my lack of attention that I did not realise that I havent set the line weight, which has never been an issue before.

In the image attached earlier I have realised that I have left the lineweight as by layer, which after defining it as 0.05 then it solved thet problem.

Yes, I am aware that it does gives me white arrow heads instead of black as usual, but I think this should be acceptable for my company's standards as we have no other choice but to use the legacy hidden for the drawings.

We have also thought about using standard .shx texts instead of the proper arial texts which is a bit clearer when plot in legacy hidden too.

Thank you very much for your help and advice