7.7.3. Toolbar Buttons

Edges

Shaded

Shaded with edges [Shaded with edges]

Zoom all

The display is adjusted in the center of the window.

Magnifying glass

The magnifying glass enables viewing parts in detail.

Magnifying glass switched on

Magnifying glass switched on

[Note]Note

The rules for the mouse function in the 3D window apply to the magnifying glass function as well.

For example when holding down the left and right mouse buttons you can move the magnifying glass over the part.

The mouse wheel zooms inside the magnifying glass.

Animation

The animation (rotate part) can be turned on/off.

[Note]Note

By clicking anywhere outside of the toolbar, the animation is also turned off.

Show texts and classes

You can use the Show texts and classes command to show and hide them in the 3D view.

Further information on creating texts and classes can be found under Section 5.12.9, “Classify connection points ”.

Measure

See Section 7.7.3.1, “ Measuring 3D parts ”.

Show measuring grid

If you activate the Measuring grid menu item in the context menu of the 3D window, the maximum dimensions are displayed.

Show dimensions [Show Dimensionings]

See Section 3.1.7.6.5, “ Show Dimensionings ” in PARTsolutions user manual.

Views that contain a dimension can be recognized in the 3D toolbar by a corresponding icon with a dimension line .

Define section cut...

See Section 3.1.7.6.7, “ Define section cut... ” in PARTsolutions user manual

Perspective projection, Front view (Z), Rear view (-Z), Left view (-X), Right view (X), Top view (Y), Bottom view (-Y), Isometric view

If dimensions have been created for a view by the manufacturer and Show dimensions [Show Dimensionings] is activated, an icon with dimension lines is displayed. See Section 3.1.7.6.5, “ Show Dimensionings ” in PARTsolutions user manual.

Red/cyan

Display of the part in plastic 3D preview. The three dimensional effect only takes place when using red/cyan glasses!

The selected part is displayed in alignment to enhance the three-dimensional effect. The background is automatically darkened. The red/cyan effect option can be used regardless of the display mode (Lines [Lines], Hidden edges [Hidden lines], Shaded, etc.).