Reference Toolbox
Contains tools used to:
- Access the References dialog.
- Attach referenced models to the active model.
- Control the positioning, scaling, clipping, and orientation of attached referenced models.
- Detach referenced models from the active model.
- Reload the references
- Set reference presentation
These tools can also be selected in these ways:
- From the icons on the References dialog.
- From the Tools menu in the References dialog. The controls in the References dialog are used to adjust reference settings as well.
All tools in a toolbox are not always visible by default. To see all tools, right-click in the toolbox and select Show All from the menu.
To | Select in the Reference toolbox |
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Manage reference attachments using the References dialog. The References tool is also found on the Primary Tools toolbox. |
References |
Attach a model (reference) to the active model. | Attach Reference |
Change a reference clipping boundary. | Set Reference Clip Boundary |
Mask (cover) part of a reference that is inside the clipping boundary. | Set Reference Clip Mask |
Selectively delete a reference's clipping mask(s). | Delete Reference Clip |
Set the back clipping plane for a 3D reference. | Set Reference Back Clip Plane |
Set the front clipping plane for a 3D reference. | Set Reference Front Clip Plane |
Reread and redraw a reference to see recent changes made to it. | Reload Reference |
Move a reference. | Move Reference |
Copy a reference. | Copy References |
Scale a reference. | Scale References |
Rotate a reference. | Rotate Reference |
Mirror a reference about a horizontal or vertical axis. | Mirror Reference |
Copy a reference, then attach a view of the reference by folding it about an orthogonal axis or a line defined by two points. | Copy Reference by Folding |
Sets the rendering mode of the reference. | Set Reference Presentation |
Detach a reference from the active model. | Detach Reference |
Update reference elements in a view. | Use the REFERENCE UPDATE key-in. |