STYLE LINES DON'T PRINT

Vasthi · 21 Apr 2008, 15:26

Hello,

I don't think I really qualify for the newbie forum, but my question is pretty basic.
I have been using SU for a long time, and really never had the 'need' to use styles until now, so I am puzzled. When I apply the styles to my 2d view (any style), only a few lines print. If I export it as a pdf, the lines don't show as they are on the screen, but rather, they look like regular straight lines.....
I have searched the forums, but can't find the answer, other that some people say this happens. My question is, does anybody know a workaround? or are these styles good only for online/screen presentations? Any ideas?

Thanks in advance!!!

marne · 21 Apr 2008, 18:40

I don't know if this is the right solution for you, but have you already tried to give out your model in a higher (I mean max it out until SU crashes about 8000px)resolution then required? This works for me.

I think you already have adjusted the "level of detail" in the style window->edit tab->edge settings?! But this is never a real improvement imho.

But maybe there's a more professional solution????

Vasthi · 22 Apr 2008, 18:23

Hi Marne,

Thank you for the hints.
I had tried the 'level of detail' change and like you said, didn't make a noticeable difference. So, even upping the resolution didn't help much BUT, I noticed that if I print with the 'sheet layout' as portrait, it prints. Once I change it to 'landscape' it goes back to not printing. It is truly maddening. (I found this out by mistake!)

Anyway, thanks again. I will continue flirting with the resolution and walking the fine line between a working computer and complete chaos!

Gaieus · 27 Apr 2008, 23:30

Vasthi,

See Ross' introduction to styles and what problems they can cause because of their being pixel based graphics rather than vector based.

Vasthi · 1 May 2008, 13:33

Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. That explanation makes perfect sense and coincides with my experience. I ended up taking a screenshot of the images. Now that I know it seems to be the 'only' way to accomplish this I feel a bit better.