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    Complex Linetype Help

    I've created a few complex line types, but I'm having one small issue.

    If the line is drawn horizontally, the symbol text is aligned with the center of the line. This is what I want.

    If I draw the line vertical, or at an angle, the text lines up on the line slightly off center. Anyone know why?
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    Dan
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    #2
    Hi Dan,
    solution for the vertical issue: check "rotate with component" in both families.

    can't find a way for angled.....
    Julien
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      #3
      I would have never thought of that. thanks Julien.
      Dan

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        #4
        Nice family I have always wanted something like this for Plumbing HW and CW, and for Site Plans ---------X--------- chain link fences. Thanks Dan!
        Rep for you
        Juan Carlos Moreno
        Store Designer & Merchandising Manager
        Sisley Cosmetics

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          #5
          Hi Dan, nice work. I'm afraid the angled lines aren't possible just now.

          ps. Don't get too good at this, you're losing credibility as a "noob"
          Martijn de Riet
          Professional Revit Consultant | Revit API Developer
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            #6
            Originally posted by mdradvies View Post
            Hi Dan, nice work. I'm afraid the angled lines aren't possible just now.

            ps. Don't get too good at this, you're losing credibility as a "noob"
            :laugh: Well, thanks! But I stole it from someone online.

            Do you really think I could have done this myself?? :laugh:

            It makes the angled lines, the text is just offset a little. No big deal, it's close enough for production. I just want it perfect.

            Okay, now I feel bad. It was actually an AU class. Here's the PDF. There's some good tips and tricks here.
            Last edited by dzatto; May 16, 2011, 07:55 PM.
            Dan

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              #7
              I want my rep back!!!

              jk

              Nice tip regardless
              Juan Carlos Moreno
              Store Designer & Merchandising Manager
              Sisley Cosmetics

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                #8
                I get rep for finding it, don't I?? :laugh:
                Dan

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                  #9
                  NO, you get rep for making a family about it and posting instead of directing me to the pdf
                  Juan Carlos Moreno
                  Store Designer & Merchandising Manager
                  Sisley Cosmetics

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                    #10
                    The only thing I can't fix (besides the text centering issue) is that it has to be a certain length to work. I guess there's no way around that, though. I mean, it has to be long enough to fit the text in it. For the shorter lines, I've just been using detail lines.

                    Here is the updated version with Juliens fix. Now the text is always right reading.
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                    Last edited by dzatto; May 17, 2011, 03:00 PM.
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