MicroStation CONNECT Edition Help

Saved View Types

A saved view can be one of the following types:

  • Saved view — used to capture the level display, clip volume and view attributes of the model displayed in the view window.
  • Section view — created when you place a section callout and want to create a saved view of the section.
  • Elevation view — created when you place an elevation callout and want to create a saved view of the elevation.
  • Detail view — created when you create a detail callout and want to create a saved view of the detail.
  • Plan view — created when you place a plan callout and want to create a saved view of the plan.

Following table describes the features of each type of saved view:

Parameter Saved view Section view Elevation view 2D Detail view 3D Detail view Plan view
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Default clip volume settings None Forward and Cut Forward and Cut Forward Forward Forward and Cut
Location where the saved view is stored Design model Design model Design model Sheet (parent) model Design model Design model
To change the view type Type setting in the Properties dialog Cannot change view type Cannot change view type Cannot change view type Cannot change view type Cannot change view type