Knowledge Base AutoCAD
Drawing Networks
Learn how to draw pipe and duct networks, connect components, generate schemes, and create slots and openings.
Tools and auxiliary function for drawing pipes and duct networks
Explains the concept of tools and help functions for drawing pipe and duct networks on the Tools tab and in the footer of the LINEAR Control Board.
Creating a 3D Section View
Shows step-by-step how to create a 3D section view in a 3D model.
Details on 3D Sections/Views
Information on the area 3D Sections/views.

New Features
Learn about new features in LINEAR software.
System Requirements
Learn more about the system requirements for using the LINEAR solutions.
Supported Norms and Standards
Learn which norms and standards support the LINEAR Solutions modules.
LINEAR Installation and Administration
Learn how to install, your LINEAR software, license and keep it up to date.
Getting Started
Get basic information about the structure, function and interaction of the LINEAR Solutions programs in AutoCAD and LINEAR Building.
Preparing and Editing Buildings and Architecture
Learn how to prepare drawings provided by an architect to create an architecture for building analysis.
Analyzing Buildings
Get information about the demands analysis of a building with LINEAR Building. The demands analysis includes the calculation of the heat load, the cooling load and the determination of the required air volumes.
Dimensioning Components
Learn how radiators, convectors, panel heating/cooling systems and concrete core activation systems and components of ventilation systems are designed based on the requirement analysis in LINEAR Building.
Create Pipe Run Scheme
Learn how to create pipe run schemes for pipe networks in LINEAR Building.
Calculate Pipe Run Schemes
Learn how to calculate pipe run schemes in LINEAR Building.
Inserting Components
Learn how to transfer radiators or chilled beams to a LINEAR Building connected CAD platform and insert symbols and components from the libraries into CAD.
Drawing Networks
Learn how to draw pipe and duct networks, connect components, generate schemes, and create slots and openings.
- Draw pipes and ducts
  Learn how to construct pipe and duct networks with the LINEAR Solutions.
- Connecting components with pipes and ducts
  Learn how to connect components in your drawing with pipes and ducts.
- Design Radiant Heating and Cooling
  Learn how to prepare the design of a Radiant Heating and Cooling system, how to draw and edit a system using the commands of the discipline Radiant Heating and Cooling.
- Construct Roof Drainage
  Explains the concept of functions and commands to construct a roof drainage drainage system in the respective discipline.
- LINEAR BuildingTransferring Schemas to a Connected CAD Program
  Explains the concept of transferring LINEAR Building schemes to a connected CAD program.
- Drawing networks with Scheme generators
  Learn how to use the Scheme generator to build, modify, and draw in schemes with discipline-specific components for the disciplines of heating, potable water, wastewater, and gas.
- Tools and auxiliary function for drawing pipes and duct networks
  Explains the concept of tools and help functions for drawing pipe and duct networks on the Tools tab and in the footer of the LINEAR Control Board.
  - Copy layer content
    Shows step-by-step how to copy the contents of a source layer to a target layer.
  - Move layer content <
    Shows step-by-step how to move the contents of a source layer to a target layer.
  - Creating a 3D Section View
    Shows step-by-step how to create a 3D section view in a 3D model.
    - Details on 3D Sections/Views
      Information on the area 3D Sections/views.
  - Placing a 3D Section in a Layout
    Shows step-by-step how to place an existing 3D section in a layout.
  - Copy viewport settings
    Shows step-by-step how to copy the settings of viewports in the layout area and how to transfer them to other viewports in the layout area.
  - Changing Line Section Properties
    Shows step-by-step how to change the object properties of line segments.
  - Transferring Properties of Drawing Objects
    Shows step-by-step how to transfer the properties Color, Layer, Line type and Line weight from a reference object to selected target objects.
  - Change Colors of Drawing Objects
    Shows step-by-step how to change the colors of objects in a drawing.
  - About the Revit MEP Import
    Explains the concept of importing pipe and duct networks or electrical wire trays designed in Revit into the LINEAR Design 3D Pipe&Power module.
  - Details on Views (View symbols)
    Information on section Views in the command groups of the Tools tab.
  - Details on Saved Views
    Information on the Saved Views section.
  - Details on Vertical Section <
    Information on the section Vertical section <.
  - Details on Horizontal Section <
    Information about the section Horizontal section <.
  - Details on Hide Sectional Planes
    Information on the command Hide sectional planes.
  - Details on Storey Section <
    Information on the section Storey section < in 2D - Scheme planning.
  - Details on the Command BlockVaria, Replace Block, Level and Multiple Origin
    Information on the commands BlockVaria, Replace Block, Level and Multiple Origin
  - Details on Edit all drawing files of one directory (Multi-DWG Editor...)
    Information about the dialog Edit all drawing files of one directory of the function Multi-DWG Editor....
  - Details on DWG Converter
    Information about the DWG Converter dialog.
  - Details on Inquire
    Information about the Queries command group of the Tools tab.
  - Details on the “Material Editor” Dialog
    Information on the dialog Material Editor.
  - Details on the “Distance Parameters” Dialog
    Information on the Distance parameters dialog.
  - Details on Select Components with Filter ...
    Information about Select components with filter dialog.
  - Details on Reports
    Information about the Reports dialog.
  - Details on Numbering <
    Information about the Numbering < section on the Create tab.
  - Details on the Test Commands of the Analyse Tab
    Information on the test commands of the Analyse tab in 3D - Model planning.
- Create Slots, Openings and Core Drill Holes
  Learn how to create slots, openings, and core drillings in your drawing in the Slot and opening planning discipline, for example, to guide pipes and ducts through walls and ceilings.
- Insert Fixings
  Information on the command group Components for the discipline Fixing planning
Calculating Networks
Learn how to calculate pipe and duct networks.
Automatic labeling and dimension
Learn how to label components and sections in your drawing and how to dimension your drawing.
Output
Get basic information on output to the LINEAR Solutions for AutoCAD. for output to LINEAR Building and print mask editor.

Details on 3D Sections/Views

Information on the area 3D Sections/views.

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Tools tab ➤ Command group Sections / Views ➤ 3D Sections / Views

Z-lower, Z-upper

The height of the bottom or top edge of the 3D section. You can enter the value of the absolute height in mm or click on to define the desired height in the storey table.

Existing section lines

Lists all 3D sections created. The name of the currently selected section can be adjusted in the text field below the area.

Show section line <

Zooms in on the currently selected section in the drawing. This function makes it easier to find sections in complex projects.

Get intersection line <

Activates the pickbox which allows you to select an existing 3D section in the drawing. The selected section is then highlighted in the list of existing section lines.

Create section view <

Places the currently selected 3D section in an open layout.

in scale

Drop-down list for selecting the scale in which the selected section is to be placed in the layout.

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