Definition

Name

Enter a name for the hardscape object, which displays as the ID in the ID tag

Tag Display

Select whether to display the hardscape tag to the right or left of the leader line, without a leader line (floating), or not at all

Tag Style

Select the ID tag display style.

●     Select Name Only to display the name of the hardscape object only (as defined in the Name field)

●     Select Name-Area(s) to display the hardscape object name, area and, if applicable, the area of the border

●     Select Name-Area(s)-Perim to display the hardscape object name, perimeter length and, if applicable, the area of the border.

Tag Class

Select a class for the hardscape tags, to control the tag appearance (line and marker style) and visibility. The classes present in the drawing are listed; alternatively, create a new class by selecting New, select the default class name, or select the class named <Hardscape Class> which places the tag in the same class as the hardscape object.

Display Tag Line Marker

Displays a marker at the end of the leader line; specify the marker style by editing the hardscape tag class (see Setting Class Properties)

Snap Tag to Hardscape Edge

Select this option to automatically align the endpoint of the tag with the edge or corner of the hardscape that is nearest to the shoulder point of the tag

Joint Pattern

Select the main hardscape joint pattern. The Set Joint Pattern Options dialog box opens when Flagstone, Pavers-Grid, or Pavers-Running is selected. Enter the pattern size; click the Lock button to create a symmetrical pattern, or deselect the Lock button to create an asymmetrical pattern. Specify the pattern angle.

Alternatively, select a hatch, stipple, or tile resource from either the default content or the current file’s content (see Resource Libraries or Defining Hatches).

Click OK. For hatch, stipple, or tile fills, the selected resource’s name displays beneath the Joint Pattern list.

The joint pattern origin is editable and has a control point marked with a red locus for identification.

Area Class

Select a class for the joint pattern, to control its appearance and visibility. The classes present in the drawing are listed; alternatively, create a new class by selecting New, or select the default class, Site-Hardscape Comp-Main Joint.

Configuration

Sets the boundary and pathway parameters for the hardscape object

Boundary/Pathway

Boundary defines the hardscape object with a user-defined polyline as the outer edge of the hardscape object (for example, to define regular or irregular patio areas), while Pathway defines the hardscape object with a user-defined polyline as an alignment for a linear path

Width

Width of the pathway hardscape object

Offset

Sets the offset of the pathway centerline from the placement line

Draw Border

Select to include a border pattern along the edges of the hardscape object

Width

Enter the width of the border

Joint Pattern

Select the border paving pattern. The Enter Value dialog box opens when Spaced Joints is selected; enter the desired joint spacing value. Alternatively, select a hatch, stipple, or tile resource from either the default content or the current file’s content.

Click OK. For hatch, stipple, or tile fills, the selected resource’s name displays beneath the Joint Pattern list.

Similar to the main hardscape joint pattern, the border hardscape joint pattern origin is editable. It has a control point marked with a green locus for identification.

Background Color

Click the color box to select the desired border color

Border Class

Select a class for the border joint pattern, to control its appearance and visibility. The classes present in the drawing are listed; alternatively, create a new class by selecting New, or select the default class, Site-Hardscape Comp-Border Joint.

Pathway Borders

Select the border configuration for pathway hardscape objects with borders

Draw 3D

Specify 3D hardscape object parameters

3D Type

The hardscape object can act as a 3D slab object or as a pad or texture bed site modifier for a site model. Select the type of 3D modifier to create. Select Slab or Pad Modifier if the paving area is flat. Select Texture Bed Modifier if the paving area covers an area of the site with topographical changes. For more information, see Site Model Modification Overview. Select None to not display the hardscape object in 3D views.

Thickness

For a slab or pad, enter the thickness parameter

Main Texture

Select the texture resource for the hardscape object or assign it by class; the displayed textures are from either the default content or the current file’s content. The texture origin and rotation are automatically set to match the 2D fill origin and rotation for the main texture area.

Border Texture

Select the texture resource for the border object or assign it by class; the displayed textures are from either the default content or the current file’s content. The texture origin and rotation are automatically set to match the 2D fill origin and rotation for the border.