Set the Active Global Line Style Scale Factor for custom line styles


 Product(s):OpenBuildings Designer 
 Version(s):CONNECT Edition
 Area:Platform Tools
 Subarea:Line Styles

Problem description:

How do I set the Active Global Line Style Scale Factor for custom line styles?

Solution:

Below is the workflow that needs to be followed to change the Active Global Line Style Scale Factor for custom line styles:

  1. In the Models dialog, right-click on the model in the list box and select Properties from the menu.
  2. Set Line Style Scale to Global Line Style Scale.
  3. In the field next to the Global Line Style Scale drop-down list, enter the desired scale factor. For example, setting the Global Line Style Scale to 5 will cause custom line styles to be displayed at five times their normal scale
  4. Alternative methods to scale custom line styles via (key-in):

GLOBALLY

- Key-in: ACTIVE LINESTYLESCALE [value]

AT THE ELEMENT (New elements)

- Open the Custom Linestyle dialog by choosing Settings > Linestyles > Custom

- Enable and set "Scale Factor"

AT THE ELEMENT (Existing elements)

- Key-in: CHANGE LINESTYLESCALE [value]

- Select element(s)