Topic: Wipeouts and Text masks

[jonesy]

We currently use textmasks to make our annotation clearer on map backgrounds. Someone in the office does not agree with this and considers the use of these "lazy drafting"

I was just wondering who else uses them and how/why.

Is there any reason why we shouldnt use them.

Is there any reasons why I should insist on that person using them (apart from the fact its in the CAD manual)

Many thanks for your input

T

[Chuck Gabriel]

Is there any reasons why I should insist on that person using them (apart from the fact its in the CAD manual)

I'd say the fact that they leave all your linework intact is a pretty important reason.

[MP]

Yep, even code wipeouts into custom routines that define, create and populate blocks on the fly.

Notice the opaque appearance of the block once it's placed:



(from this post)

Added: I guess the subtitle to this is -- we use various AutoCAD technologies and techniques to maximize the readability and presentation of data in our drawings. I can't think of a good reason to recommend an alternative philosophy.

[Kerry]

It's simple Tracey.
Tell him he can answer all client querys related to indecipherable annotation .. in his own time. That may change his mind.

[Murphy]

If it is in the manual then take him to task. The manual wasn't written to be ignored.

[jonesy]

If it is in the manual then take him to task. The manual wasn't written to be ignored.

I will do, but I wanted to make sure that I was doing right first. If my idea is complete clap-trap in the eyes of everyone here I would have to re-evaluated the use of them.

T

[MP]

"clap trap"?

Adjusting scorecard.

[jonesy]

"clap trap"?

Adjusting scorecard.

Definition
claptrap   Show phonetics
noun INFORMAL DISAPPROVING
foolish, meaningless talk which should not be believed:
Don't believe a word of what he says. It's just a load of claptrap.

(from Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)

 

Do you still need to adjust the scorecard

[MP]

Adjusting scorecard x 2.

[jonesy]

Adjusting scorecard x 2.

OMG I wish I'd kept my mouth shut.

[Kerry]

The expression pretentious nonsense sounds a little more 'pure English' , but nowhere near as colourfull.

[Bob Wahr]

He never said he adjusted it down, just that he adjusted it.

Here, historically, lines were broken where text, section cuts, etc. would be on a line.  More recently, wipeouts and text masks began being used.  There are still a few here who, at least part of the time, break lines.  Makes me want to beat them.

[Birdy]

Here, historically, lines were broken where text, section cuts, etc. would be on a line. More recently, wipeouts and text masks began being used.

Same here.

We use 'em for elevation and section marks.  Once demonstrated, the guys loved them and never looked back.
A simple improvement that really elevated my status here.

[hudster]

I have a question about wipeouts.

We don't use them, but I'd like to, so.... Is it possible to place a wipeout so that if the frames were left on the frame wouldn't plot, but the wipeout would still function fine?

[MP]

Perhaps put them on the defpoints layer or a layer that plotting is disabled?

/guess