Ortho Enhancements

Inheriting Ortho Layers from 3D Models

Ortho layers can now inherit the same 3D model layer scheme, resulting in improved management of ortho objects. When you choose to use 3D model layers in Ortho Generation Settings from Project Setup, ortho objects can now adopt the same layering scheme as the 3D model.

If your 3D models are created by converting AutoCAD blocks that contain multiple layers, the resulting ortho views will represent all the layers, allowing you to differentiate individual parts of the object. You can change individual layers in ortho drawings to control different parts on the objects.

Additionally, if your 3D models are imported from other products such as Advance Steel, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD MEP, and others, the embedded layers in these models are reflected in the ortho drawings. You can still change individual layers in ortho drawings to control different parts on the objects, regardless of the source of 3D models.

Ortho Generation Interface

This release introduces a modern and user-friendly dialog interface to enhance the monitoring of ortho generation progress. The Ortho Generation dialog box has been redesigned with a modern style, providing a more visually appealing and intuitive interface.

You also have the flexibility to drag the Ortho Generation dialog box to any location as needed. To optimize your workspace, you can also minimize the dialog box to the taskbar.

Note: During the ortho generation process, it is recommended not to perform any operations in the application.

If you need to abort the ortho generation process, you can cancel it directly from the dialog box.

Updating Ortho Views

Previously, you could only update views in an ortho drawing from the right-click menu in the Project Setup. Now, we have introduced a new option to update views using the command line as well.

To update all views together in an ortho drawing, use the new All option in the PLANTORTHOUPDATE command.

A new system variable, PLANTORTHOSILENTUPDATE, is introduced to allow automatic updates for all views, bypassing any warning dialogs that may display. PLANTORTHOSILENTUPDATE is designed to ignore the following cases:

• Views that are already up to date.
• Views that consist of missing 3D models.
• Original 3D models that consist of proxy objects.