How to apply a Graphic Override to Doors or Windows in a Schedules 3D preview?

Description

You can standardize Door and Window Schedule 3D previews to black and white using Graphic Overrides, ensuring consistent and clear documentation regardless of original element surfaces.

Solution

To present 3D schedule previews in black and white using a Graphic Override combination:

1. Go to Document > Graphic Override > Graphic Override Combinations.

   

2. Create a New Graphic Override Combination for schedules.
3. Inside this combination, make a Graphic Override Rule targeting Doors and Windows.
4. Set Criteria to include both Doors and Windows.
5. In Override Styles, change Line / Marker / Text Pen to Black.
6. For Fill Type, choose "Air Space" and apply it to Cover Fills.

7. Set the Fill Background Pen to (-1) for transparency.

   

8. Apply the rule to the new Graphic Override Combination and confirm settings.

   

9. In the View Map, apply this combination to your Door and Window Schedule.