Architectural grids
An architectural grid is a collection of grid lines that lie in a horizontal plane. Each architectural grid is only displayed in the 3D View and at the lowest level in the structure. Vertical lines can be projected from each grid intersection of the architectural grid. The vertical lines extend to the topmost level at which the architectural grid has been applied.
You can assign a color for each architectural grid, and set to display grid line names and vertical lines in the architectural grid properties.
Note: Even when architectural grid properties are checked, they are only displayed provided that the and options are selected in Scene Content.
Grid lines
Each grid line is associated with an architectural grid, and is only created at a given level, provided the architectural grid has been applied at that level.
Grid lines that have been created at a given level can optionally be shown or not shown in both the 2D and 3D views using the level properties.
Note: Even when the show/hide options are checked the lines are only displayed provided that the relevant Grid & Construction Lines options are also checked in Scene Content.
Tip: Even when you have activated the display of grid & construction lines in Scene Content for a particular 2D or 3D view, you may still find that the grid lines are not displayed on particular levels.
In this situation, do the following:
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In the Structure tree, open the Levels branch.
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Click the level at which you want to view the grids.
The level properties are viewed in the Properties window .
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In the Properties window:
- To make grids visible in a 2D view, select the Show grids in plane view option.
- To make grids visible in a 3D view, select the Show grids in the 3D view option.
If the grids are still not visible in the 3D view at certain levels, ensure that grids are applied at the levels in question. For further information, see Apply an architectural grid to a specific level.
