To display the model with full 3D sections and
lighting, use the following procedure.
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.
Note: The 3D rendering is used to display the model only. You cannot
select model objects or otherwise manipulate the model in this view.
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On the
View ribbon tab, select the
3D Rendering tool in the
Windows group.
A new view window opens with the model
displayed as a 3D rendering.
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Navigate the rendering view as follows:
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rotate the structure |
left-click in the view and drag the mouse in any
direction |
pan the structure |
click-and-drag the middle mouse button (typically the
scroll wheel) |
zoom in/out
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scroll the mouse wheel up or down |
- Optional:
To generate a picture for inclusion in reports:
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Right-click and select
Take Picture from the pop-up menu.
The
Picture # dialog opens.
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Type a picture
ID and
Caption.
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Click
OK.
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Click the
[X] in the top, right-hand corner of the
window to close the view.