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Configuring representations by object - AutoCAD MEP Tutorial
From the course: AutoCAD MEP Essential Training
Configuring representations by object
There is a lot going on in this program. Not only do we have to create a combination of Display Settings for Environment, but we can also drill in and control the settings for individual objects as well. This video will focus on the third setting in the Display Manager Dialogue, representation by objects. We will first start a new drawing, then we will add some pipe. Once we do that, we're going to take a look at how that pipe is controlled through the representation by objects dialogue. So, let's jump in to AutoCAD, let's go over to get started. We're going to start a new drawing using a predefined template. That template will be AECB model, U.S imperial, CTB. Let's go ahead and go to our workspace switching. Let's go over to piping. There are two pallets. Let's grab some chilled water supply. I'm going to pick a line here. I'm going to come up, I'm just going to sketch in some pipe. I'm going to hit escape a couple times. Let's change from MEP Design in our display configuration to…
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