Solid Tools tab
This ribbon tab is available when one or more solid objects are selected.
Tool name | Description |
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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. |
Tool name | Description |
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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
Note: This option becomes active only
after you select one or more structural elements on screen.
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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. |