8.6.10. ViewCube obscures components in orthoviews after update

After a software update, in older projects the ViewCube may obscure the actual components in ortho drawings. This guide shows you how to fix the display errors and update your views correctly.

Prerequisites

• The problem occurs specifically in existing projects that were created before the update.
• You have access to the 3D model files and the associated ortho drawings.

Step-by-step guide

1. Manage OrthoCubes in the 3D file: Open the 3D file and enter the command Sucri4ShowOrthoCube to make the OrthoCubes visible.
2. Hide the layer: Select the corresponding layer of the cubes and set it to Hidden.

   Result: The cubes should no longer be visibly disruptive in the model space.

3. Clear the local cache: Delete the local cache of your system to ensure that no old geometry data affects the view.
4. Update views globally: Run the command SuCri4PlantOrthoUpdateAllView.

   Result: All views in the drawing are regenerated and displayed without the obscuring ViewCube.

Important notes

• New creations: For drawings that are newly created after the update, this effect does not occur.
• Manual correction: Alternatively, each view can be opened individually via the edit mode and confirmed with OK, which is however more time-consuming.
• Background: The cause is a technical change in AutoCAD Plant 3D in the handling of the OrthoCubes in migration projects.

Troubleshooting

If the steps mentioned above do not lead to success:

• In individual cases the cube is shown again after an update. In this case, repeat the process of hiding the layer explicitly before the update command.
• Should the problem persist, please send the 3D model as well as the affected ortho drawing to technical support for a detailed analysis.