Views and view functions

Correctly using the various views is a critical step in using and learning to DATAflor GRÜNSTUDIO 3D.

The view Map enables you to have a 2D top view of your project. Here you can easily add and move objects. The plan view is also used to add labels, notes and title blocks. However, these can only be seen in the plan view.

The Perspective view gives you the opportunity to edit your project in the 3D view. This is the easiest view for editing heights, adding windows and doors. Most of the work steps can be carried out in these two views.

The 3D view gives you the opportunity to walk through your project. It creates realistic light and shadow conditions, flowing water and other effects. However, you cannot edit your landscape in this view.

To use the pan function:

1. Click and hold Bread.
2. Hold down the left mouse button and move the mouse pointer over the screen.

To zoom in plan or perspective view:

1. Click and hold Zoom
2. Drag the cursor up and down the screen.

To zoom in on a selection in the plan or perspective:

1. click on Zoom selection or press the key Zafter selecting an object.
2. The view will change to the selected object. If no objects are selected, the display changes to the entire editing area.

To zoom into a rectangle:

1. Click Zoom Rectangle.
2. Click and drag the mouse over the project to draw a right that you want to zoom into. When you release the mouse button, the view is enlarged to the selected rectangle.

To use the orbit function:

1. Select an object that you want to move around.
2. click on Zoom selection or press the key Zto center the view on the object.
3. click orbit.
4. Position the cursor in the field of view, click and hold the left mouse button and drag the mouse across the screen.

Chapter 7 - 3D View