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Changing the Line Style of Elements

Use the Linework tool to quickly change the line style for selected edges of model elements in a view.

For example, you can use the Linework tool to

  • Differentiate cut edges and projection edges of the model
  • Hide selected edges (by applying an Invisible line style)
  • Reveal edges of elements that exist in the model, but are hidden in the view
  • Differentiate the edges of a building in an elevation view
  • Differentiate edges in an imported CAD file or a linked Revit file
Topics in this section
  • About Linework
    The Linework tool does not create new model or detail lines in the view. Instead, it overrides the current line style of the selected line and applies a different line style.
  • About Linework and Cut Edges
    In addition to using the Linework tool for projection edges, you can use it to apply other line styles to different types of cut edges of the same model element.
  • About Linework and Views
    You can use the Linework tool in all types of views except drafting views and legends.
  • Use the Linework Tool
    Override the line style for a selected line in the active view only.
  • Change Line Styles in a Linked Model
    You can use the Linework tool to change the line style for edges in a linked model.
  • Change the Line Style of a Projection Edge
    You can change the line style of only a part of a projection edge.
  • Change Line Styles for a View Underlay
    When you use a level as an underlay in the current view and use the Linework tool on the edges of elements from that level, the elements become part of the current view, and you can modify them.
  • Use Linework for Coincident Edges
    You can use linework to achieve the desired effect when several edges of model components project onto the same line.
Parent topic: About Modifying Elements

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