drawing section lines.

[dray]

I'm doing a sectional view of a part for my first year CAD class. I've drawn the top and section view, but I'm having trouble drawing the SECTION LINE for the top view.

 

-section line that includes the arrow heads.

 

I temporarily replaced it with a hidden line for the time being.

 

Thanks in advance

[ReMark]

You could use a continuous polyline and a self-made arrowhead.

[dray]

You could use a continuous polyline and a self-made arrowhead.

 

If I use a self made arrowhead will that really matter in terms of standards? or no?

 

Thanks

[tzframpton]

Just as long as it represents the same visual resemblance as any other section line symbol. Here's an example I found on Google.... That looks about right. I wouldn't worry about creating the PHANTOM linetype tho, just make it CONTINUOUS:

 

[ReMark]

Doesn't AutoCAD 2010 have something similar to the first one (on the left) Styk depicts above?

[JBullseye74]

Doesn't AutoCAD 2010 have something similar to the first one (on the left) Styk depicts above?

 

Yup - open the palette CRTL+3 under the annotation tab loads of section call outs.

[tzframpton]

Ah this is true. I always forget about the stock catalog blocks in the Tool Palettes and Design Center.

[dray]

thanks for the feedback! I used the multi-leader cmd, to get the arrow for my section line.

But I'll play around with the palette, for future use. thanks again!

[kencaz]

thanks for the feedback! I used the multi-leader cmd, to get the arrow for my section line.

But I'll play around with the palette, for future use. thanks again!

 

I make my own from poly lines using width start and end thickness. It's fast and easy.

 

 

KC