Creating Transparent Solid Around Object

[mhillis]

Hello all, 

I've undertaken a small project that I was hoping someone could steer me in the right direction towards achieving.  

I'm looking to update our AutoCAD MEP add-in to, in essence, control Insulation/Liner representation on some of our objects by using the API.  I'm looking to create some routines that will give me something that's graphically identical to the way insulation and liner operates in AutoCAD.  I realize that I won't be able to directly use the Insulation/Liner properties in the PROPERTIES palette to control these items, which is not an issue, I can do that via an object enabler.

My thinking was creating some 'transparent' solids around these objects, but beyond that I'm not sure how exactly to configure them if it's possible.  I can draw the solids around my objects just fine to dimensional specifications, but unfortunately, when I draw the 'insulation' solid around my actual object, the solid just swallows the actual object graphically, so it's not visible, even in Wireframe.

If there is anything I need to add please let me know, beyond that, does anyone have any suggestions on where to go with this one?

Thanks! 

[moogalm]

Hi, 

Can you please provide some example to understand your query more, I'm not sure but you can always create custom line types, I infer batting linetype when you are talking about insulation ?

May be you can pitch in little context of you working with sample code and screenshot, other experts would be more helpful to you.