New Features

ARCHLine.XP 2018 New features 24 ARCHLine.XP ® 2.16. New ARCHLine Sketch Mode The Sketch Mode allows to edit a selected object in a blank project. After starting this command the selected element is broken into its components which can be modified, deleted or a new material can be assigned to them individually. After the modifications the components should be saved as a new or replacement object, door or window. After this the Sketch Mode should be closed. The main function of the Sketch Mode is to repair the errors of the objects downloaded from the internet but the objects already saved in the Design Center can also be modified in it easily. When activating the Sketch Mode the program automatically saves the actual project and puts it into the background. In the Sketch Mode only the selected object is visible and editable. To return to the saved project close the Sketch Mode. Location of the command: Interior – Sketch Mode – Open Sketch Mode After downloading from the BIMObject, Cadenas, Syncronia object libraries the program automatically activates the Sketch Mode. The imported elements can be converted into object, door or window keeping the original BIM parameters. Use the Interior – Single Object – New object command to save the ARCHLine object and the Interior – Single Object – New door or New window command to save new door/window. 2.17. Add floor plan in 3D view The command copies the floor plan to the 3D view at the same location as the 3D model. In ARCHLine.XP 2018, you can move the floor plan to a more visible location than the model. Location of the command: View – Visual Styles – Underlay floor plan on 3D view