@bobmcneel I am working on a short video on Rhino 7 layouts. I will post it soon.
@theoutside, that tutorial series has good information, but it was done with Rhino 5. It needs to be updated for Rhino 7.
Details are windows into the model geometry. Geometry is typically full size on the model, and it is shown to scale by scaling the detail on the layout. Make2d can create elevations, sections, and plans.
This collection of Make2D curves are not linked or historical. If the model updates, the Make2D does not, it has to be regenerated.
The VA “Update” sections and views is good option for those that want link between the geometry and 2D view. In both cases, Make2D or the VA views/sections produce geometry in the model that needs to be setup on a layout.
@stevebaer’s point, it is more difficult to get it right in 3D. If you add a Layout to Rhino with 4 details, you already get the World Top, World Front World Right and Perspective.
Scale and arrangement are now a manual task.
A UI that adds Detail views to the layout in a more automatic or systematic way need to be brainstormed. Some have suggested created a details from a named view panel, dragging and dropping the named views on to the layout and prompting for scale. I think I have a YT for this, but I can not find it today.
These were logged many years ago.
Drag and Drop Details from NamedViews
Named Details
If you have a video of how ArchiCAD or other software you like works, send it along.
Thanks,
Mary Ann Fugier