Comments for what i've learned http://mertens3d.com/blog some stuff learned while living the life of a 3d architectural renderer Fri, 25 May 2012 17:14:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.2 Comment on hatch22-2012 by Gregory Mertens http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=200#comment-8056 Gregory Mertens Fri, 25 May 2012 17:14:17 +0000 http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=200#comment-8056 Michelle, Hatch patterns in Revit (and autocad) are only one color. So you're not going to be able to have grey and white. Well, I guess you could have grey and blank (which might appear white). Where are you getting the error about 'model' and 'detail'? In my routine or in Revit? Can you post the exact error message? You would want to use a model hatch pattern for ceiling tiles since you want the lines to be the same distance apart regardless of scale. 'correct scale' - by this I assume you mean how do you set up hatch22 for the correct scale for your ceiling tile...correct? If so set your scale to full scale (actually do this regardless of whether it is a drafting or model hatch). Then draw your lines to the correct dimension. Run the routine and test the resulting hatch pattern. Let me know if that does not answer all of your questions. ...gregory Michelle,

Hatch patterns in Revit (and autocad) are only one color. So you’re not going to be able to have grey and white. Well, I guess you could have grey and blank (which might appear white).

Where are you getting the error about ‘model’ and ‘detail’? In my routine or in Revit? Can you post the exact error message?

You would want to use a model hatch pattern for ceiling tiles since you want the lines to be the same distance apart regardless of scale.

‘correct scale’ – by this I assume you mean how do you set up hatch22 for the correct scale for your ceiling tile…correct? If so set your scale to full scale (actually do this regardless of whether it is a drafting or model hatch). Then draw your lines to the correct dimension. Run the routine and test the resulting hatch pattern.

Let me know if that does not answer all of your questions.
…gregory

]]> Comment on hatch22-2012 by Mark Balsom http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=200#comment-7938 Mark Balsom Wed, 23 May 2012 10:25:27 +0000 http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=200#comment-7938 Also waiting patiently for 2013 version of you great app. Also waiting patiently for 2013 version of you great app.

]]> Comment on hatch22-2012 by Michelle http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=200#comment-7860 Michelle Tue, 22 May 2012 00:56:10 +0000 http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=200#comment-7860 Hi there, We're wanting to have a ceiling tile that (in plan) has alternating colours. I.e. one grey, one white and so on. I've downloaded your add-in. I've made a boundary of 1200x1200 with half of it grey (just made a buildup of continuous lines) and half it white. I'm getting errors about 'model' and 'detail' - can you tell me the best to use in my circumstance? Also how can I get the scale correct? Thanks, Michelle Hi there,
We’re wanting to have a ceiling tile that (in plan) has alternating colours. I.e. one grey, one white and so on. I’ve downloaded your add-in.
I’ve made a boundary of 1200×1200 with half of it grey (just made a buildup of continuous lines) and half it white. I’m getting errors about ‘model’ and ‘detail’ – can you tell me the best to use in my circumstance? Also how can I get the scale correct?

Thanks,
Michelle

]]> Comment on hatch22-2012 by Steven Brown http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=200#comment-7846 Steven Brown Mon, 21 May 2012 21:47:49 +0000 http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=200#comment-7846 let me know if/when you come out with r2013 let me know if/when you come out with r2013

]]> Comment on hatch22-2012 by Steven Brown http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=200#comment-7845 Steven Brown Mon, 21 May 2012 21:47:08 +0000 http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=200#comment-7845 Would love to try it: waiting for r2013 version. Would love to try it: waiting for r2013 version.

]]> Comment on hatch22-2012 by Gregory Mertens http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=200#comment-7560 Gregory Mertens Thu, 17 May 2012 16:05:52 +0000 http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=200#comment-7560 Zach, Glad you've found it useful. I do intend to make a 2013 version. I just haven't had the time yet (a little lazy too). It was on the list for this week. Should be soon. ...Gregory Zach,

Glad you’ve found it useful. I do intend to make a 2013 version. I just haven’t had the time yet (a little lazy too). It was on the list for this week. Should be soon.
…Gregory

]]> Comment on hatch22-2012 by Zach http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=200#comment-7557 Zach Thu, 17 May 2012 15:53:53 +0000 http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=200#comment-7557 I've used Hatch22 with great success in Revit 2012. Are there any plans to release a version for Revit 2013? I’ve used Hatch22 with great success in Revit 2012. Are there any plans to release a version for Revit 2013?

]]> Comment on hatch22 by Gregory Mertens http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=195#comment-7493 Gregory Mertens Wed, 16 May 2012 15:57:54 +0000 http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=195#comment-7493 Maria, I'm not at my computer right now buy I'll bet a 5 cents you are not using the hatch22 'dashed' line type for your verticals...and you should be. Try that, let me know. ...gregory Maria,
I’m not at my computer right now buy I’ll bet a 5 cents you are not using the hatch22 ‘dashed’ line type for your verticals…and you should be.
Try that, let me know.
…gregory

]]> Comment on hatch22 by Maria http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=195#comment-7489 Maria Wed, 16 May 2012 15:26:23 +0000 http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=195#comment-7489 Hi Gregory, We are trying to create a 4x12 brick pattern using stretcher bond (1/3 of the brick instead of 1/2 stacking horizontally). The pattern I created using Hatch 22 comes out as squares. I copy clipped the hatch below. Can you help us? *DA Masonry Brick 4x12 Stretcher Bond, My Comments ;;%VERSION=v.09.15.11.a ;;created by hatch22 v.09.15.11.a - mertens3d.com ;%TYPE=MODEL ;;---------Dashed lines---------- ;;----------Continous lines---------- 180.0000000000, 24.0000000000, 4.0000000000, 24.0000000000, -12.0000000000 90.0000000000, 12.0000000000, 8.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 24.0000000000 90.0000000000, 24.0000000000, 8.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 24.0000000000 180.0000000000, 24.0000000000, 8.0000000000, 24.0000000000, -12.0000000000 90.0000000000, 8.0000000000, 4.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 24.0000000000 90.0000000000, 20.0000000000, 4.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 24.0000000000 90.0000000000, 16.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 24.0000000000 90.0000000000, 4.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 24.0000000000 180.0000000000, 24.0000000000, 12.0000000000, 24.0000000000, -12.0000000000 ;;----------Dots---------- Hi Gregory,
We are trying to create a 4×12 brick pattern using stretcher bond (1/3 of the brick instead of 1/2 stacking horizontally).
The pattern I created using Hatch 22 comes out as squares.
I copy clipped the hatch below.
Can you help us?

*DA Masonry Brick 4×12 Stretcher Bond, My Comments
;;%VERSION=v.09.15.11.a
;;created by hatch22 v.09.15.11.a – mertens3d.com
;%TYPE=MODEL
;;———Dashed lines———-
;;———-Continous lines———-
180.0000000000, 24.0000000000, 4.0000000000, 24.0000000000, -12.0000000000
90.0000000000, 12.0000000000, 8.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 24.0000000000
90.0000000000, 24.0000000000, 8.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 24.0000000000
180.0000000000, 24.0000000000, 8.0000000000, 24.0000000000, -12.0000000000
90.0000000000, 8.0000000000, 4.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 24.0000000000
90.0000000000, 20.0000000000, 4.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 24.0000000000
90.0000000000, 16.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 24.0000000000
90.0000000000, 4.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 24.0000000000
180.0000000000, 24.0000000000, 12.0000000000, 24.0000000000, -12.0000000000
;;———-Dots———-

]]> Comment on hatch22-2012 by khong ngoc http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=200#comment-7335 khong ngoc Mon, 14 May 2012 05:22:52 +0000 http://mertens3d.com/blog/?p=200#comment-7335 Dear Gregory, Thanks alot for your feedback, I've just written email for you. you can find acad hatch pattern file in attach file. This pattern can't work in acad. Can't you fix this for me. Thanks Dear Gregory,
Thanks alot for your feedback, I’ve just written email for you. you can find acad hatch pattern file in attach file. This pattern can’t work in acad. Can’t you fix this for me. Thanks

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