Expert: Bill DeShawn - 2/5/2007

Question
Ok, I didn't word the question very well, sorry!  I was referring to 'Dashed' or 'Hidden' linetypes in model space not showing up in paper space when I use viewports...the lines will show up dotted or dashed in model space but then when I begin working in paper space with viewports the dotted lines become solid.  How can I fix this?
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In model space I will have a variety of different types of hidden lines that can be seen on the screen and when I print from model space.  When I begin to work in paper space, the hidden lines do not show up on the screen or when I print.  How do I get them to show up in paper space if they are showing up model space?
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This sounds like a 3-D question because the hidden lines don't sound like hidden linetypes.  
If the object is a paper space object (meaning not in a model space viewport), then you have to uncheck the box in the plot dialog that says "hide paper space objects".  If, however it is an object in a model space viewport within a layout, then with the viewport active, you need to set SHADEMODE to 2-D or 3-D wireframe in order to see the lines at the rear of the object that would normally be hidden by surfaces in front.

Hope this helps

Bill DeShawn
http://my.sterling.net/~bdeshawn


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OK, well similar things can cause that.  Set SHADEMODE to 2D wireframe.  Any other setting in the viewport will cause the problem.

Another thing that can cause the problem is a new system variable called PSLTSCALE.  Toggle the setting: 0 OR 1 and see if there is a difference.

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Bill DeShawn
http://my.sterling.net/~bdeshawn