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a new display representation “Plan 1:25” to create a plan view optimized for display in a view scaled to 1:25. This new
display representation has the same display components as the one from which it was copied. The copied components
will be influenced by the same material components as the original components.
Material Component Assignments
Material definitions consist of display components that correspond to component types of objects. For example, the
Linework component of a material is used for all linework in Plan view. The Surface Hatch component of a material is
used to hatch all object surfaces in 3D model views and elevations.
For a complete list of material components and their descriptions, see “ Material Components and Display Properties ”
on page 510.
The following table lists mass element components and the material components that determine them.
Material Component Mass Element Component
Plan High Detail, Plan Low Detail, Plan Presentation, Plan Screened
Plan Hatch Hatch
No Material Cut Plane
Model
3D Body Entity
No Material Bounding Box
Reflected, Reflected Screened, Sketch
Plan Linework Entity
No Material Bounding Box
Plan Hatch Hatch
The following table lists mass group components and the material components that determine them.
Material Component Mass Group Component
Plan High Detail, Plan Low Detail
No Material Marker
No Material Cut Plane
No Material Hatch
Plan, Plan Presentation, Plan Screened
Plan Linework Entity
No Material Marker
Model
3D Body Entity
No Material Marker
Reflected, Reflected Screened
Plan Linework Entity
No Material Marker
Process Overview: Creating and Applying a Material for a Mass Element or Mass Group
If you create a material, you can apply it to all types of objects that support materials. For example, a concrete material
could be used for a wall and for a structural element. Mass elements and mass groups are often used for columns,
elevator shafts, or chimneys. If you want to create a material to use only for mass elements or mass groups, you should
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