3D toolbar

To control the 3D preview use the buttons in the 3D view toolbar. The most important functions are summarized here.

3D view toolbar

If you move the cursor over the buttons, the display of a button changes from dimmed to full-color.

The currently selected button (shadowed e.g.) is displayed a little bit darker. Magnifying glass and animation can also be activated and then are displayed darker as well.

Button clicked

More detailed information about the individual buttons can be found under Section 3.1.1.7.4.1, “3D window toolbar ”.

Mouse functions

With the mouse functions left mouse button, right mouse button, both right and left mouse button pressed at the same time you can carry out the following operations:

3D context menu

By right-clicking into the 3D window you reach the context menu. There you have some commands of the 3D toolbar available in parallel, in addition some more commands: Define sectional plane... (see Section 3.1.1.7.4.5, “ Define section cut... ”) Measure... (see Section 3.1.1.7.4.3, “ Measurement of 3D parts ”) Measuring grid (see Section 3.1.1.7.4.4, “ Measuring grid ”) Print (see Section 3.1.3.3.2.3.9, “ Print ”) A detailed description of all context menu commands can be found under Abschnitt 3.1.3.3.2.3, „Kontextmenüs: 3D / 2D / Technische Angaben“. More detailed information about the individual buttons can be found under Section 3.1.1.7.4.1, “3D window toolbar ”.

3D context menu (assembly)

Coordinate system

The coordinate system is displayed on the bottom left per default. You can change this under Extras -> Settings.... (on/off, position).

Red-cyan display

With a pair red-cyan glasses you can see the assembly even more realistically in 3D.

The default display is on the top right. You can change the display under Extras -> Settings.... (on/off, position).