RE: [EnergyPlus_Support] Problem:Drawing file

["Andy Tindale" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

As I understand it, the only way to make > 4 sided polygons show as 3-D
faces in DXF output is to triangulate them first.

I find the thicker line which EnergyPlus is using at the moment for > 4
sided polygons confusing as it extends beyond the area of the actual
polygon.  Ideally future versions should first triangulate > 4 sided
polygons and display as 3-D faces, but if this is not possible I would
prefer such polygons (and possibly the whole building) to be displayed as
standard Poly-lines so that at least the surfaces are accurate.

Andy Tindale
DesignBuilder Software Ltd

-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Lawrie [mailto:linda@xxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: 04 November 2004 20:35
To: EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] Problem:Drawing file



This was addressed a couple of weeks ago (message #3462).

The DXF output has to make a thicker "line" for >4 sided polygons rather
than use a "face" that will show as solid in some views.  If anyone can
give me directions on getting a >4 sided polygon to show as a face -- I
will implement.


Linda

EnergyPlus WebSite: http://www.energyplus.gov
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