Display Modes for Drafting
How do I use Pen mode for clean vector output?
Set the detail view display to Pen mode (must be downloaded and installed — see Onboarding Quick Start). Pen produces vector output with no hidden lines. Set Output Color to Print Color in the print window.1
How do I use Technical mode to show hidden lines?
Set the detail view display to Technical mode (must be downloaded and installed). Technical produces vector output with hidden lines rendered as light gray. Set Output Color to Print Display. If you need all-black output, create a Layer State first, then set all scope geometry to black and print. Alternatively, use Bluebeam’s color processing tool post-print.
Monochrome
- Shows silhouette and curvature well
- Heavy for printing
- Best printed raster
- Output Color in the Print Window: Print Color
Pen
(Download & Install)
- Vector output
- No hidden lines
- Output Color in the Print Window: Print Color
Technical
(Download & Install)
- Vector output
- Hidden lines appear as light gray
- Output Color in the Print Window: Print Display
Hidden Linework in Technical Mode
- Hidden lines appear light gray.
- If print colors are set to black:
- Print layout as a separate PDF.
- Create a Layer State with all CWKA/Digi scope geometry set to black and Print as previously mentioned.
- NOTE: create a Layer State with all your settings BEFORE you change all display colors to black.
- Otherwise, use Bluebeam’s color processing tool to convert vector colors to black.
Next Steps
- Review Printing Considerations
Footnotes
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Source: Training Video — “Raster vs Vector” ↩