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Workframe - Options tab

This can be an example of existing constructional axes of architect’s plans - Options

SettingDescription
Options Additional axes options can be set to the grid where workframe views are built.
  • No Lines – When checked, disables the grid lines. Prevents the workframe from containing any inner lines.

    Without Lines

    With Lines

  • Axis names on Edges – Enables placement of axis description at view edge. In the effect the axes names are not displayed in a fixed distance to the workframe edges, but always at the outer edge of the displayed view. Helps viewing the corresponding position, even if the workframe edges are invisible.

    On screen edge

    Note: This option reacts to each command except for the use of dynamic Pan/Zoom commands. To update the display, release a normal zoom or ‘Regenerate’.
    Tip: It is helpful to switch on the 'Dynamic' option.
    • Show Axis Lines – When on, the connection lines of the workframe edges are drawn up to the designations and even within.

      With Axis Lines

    • Height Grid Lines – When on, the height axes indicating the corresponding height are displayed as well, in side / front views.
  • 3D Pattern – Enables the 3D Grid display. The work frame thus displayed as 3D-object.
    • Inner – When set, displays the inner 3D grid within the workframe. Enables snapping the endpoints of the grid on the planes.
    • Roof – When on, displays 3D roof grids.
  • Lock Layer – When on, locks the layer workframe levels for the view elements.
  • Segmentation – Enables the segmented display of workframe in the form of circles of cylindrical grid.
  • Individual grip Edit – When on, allows editing grip of individual segments of the grid.
  • Text Style – The font for axis labeling is selected here.
  • Line Type – The section line type for the connection lines of work frame edges and axes names is selected here.
  • Text Scale – Sets the plot scale. Enter the plot factor the axes names to be scaled in the plot.
Colors Sets the colors of the different workframe elements freely.
  • Line – Sets color of inner and 3D grid lines.
  • Connection – Sets color of Axis description connection lines.
  • Bubble – Sets color of Axis description bubble.
  • Label – Sets color of Axis description text.
Either enter the color number directly or keep the cursor in corresponding field and set it using the Color selection dialog icon next.
  • (Color selection dialog) – Sets the color to the active Colors element from the Color selection dialog.
  • (Color reset) – Activates when any of the Colors elements are set different from the default.
    Note: All colors are reset to standard values.