Solid Tools tab

This ribbon tab is available when one or more solid objects are selected.

Note: The Clipboard group contains Cut, Copy, Paste, and Delete tools found on the Geometry ribbon tab.

Table 1. Model group
Tool name	Description
Move Solid	Opens the Move Selected Solids dialog, which is used to specify the translational offset for moving a selection of solids.
Renumber Solids	Opens the Renumber dialog, which is used to renumber selected solids starting with a specified number. The numbering sequence can be in an ascending or descending order and the order can be sorted by some criteria if needed.

Table 2. View group
Tool name	Description
New View	Opens the New View dialog, which is used to create a new view window for displaying the selected structural elements. You are prompted to indicate whether the selected view would be opened in a new (child) window or whether it would replace the current (parent) view. Any number of "child" view windows in this way. Note: This option becomes active only after you select one or more structural elements on screen.
3D Rendering	Used to render the model using true lighting, reflection and shading in a separate window. It enables walk-through, dynamic zoom and panning capabilities in the 3D rendered view. Once the 3D Rendering option is chosen, a separate window opens displaying the rendered view. The structure can be dynamically rotated about all three axes by simply holding the left mouse button down and dragging the structure in the intended direction. Right-clicking the mouse button will display a myriad of viewing options. Depending on the material used (steel, concrete, etc.), an appropriate texture will be applied to the structure. A property or material must be assigned to the entities of the model before this feature can be used. This is for visual and presentation purposes only.