Modeler - Display
Magnify
This option is used to alter the size of the display for each of the given
windows in the Modeler. The size of the grid will become larger or smaller
as it is magnified. When the grid reaches its threshold, new grid sizes
will appear. The objects will become magnified along with the grid. The
actual size and measurements of the objects will not change, but the way
it appears on the screen will. All windows will be magnified equally. Click
on one of the views to magnify. To enlarge the images, move the mouse to
the right. To reduce the images, move the mouse to the left. This is similar
to the In and Out options. However, Magnify will alter the size of the
display based on any part of the display, while the others will magnify
the display based upon the center of the display.
Pan
This option is used move the display horizontally or vertically. The objects
themselves will not be moved in relation to the grid, nor will they be
moved in relation to each other. The only part affected will be the actaul
display of the objects and not the actual coordinates of the objects. To
move the display, click on any of the views in the Modeler. Then move the
mouse in the direction that you wish to slide the display. The display
can be moved at any time by pressing the ALT key and then dragging the
display.
Measure
This option is used to measure the distance between two locations in any
of the planar views. After selecting this command, click in one of the
planar views and drag the mouse. The distance of the mouse from the initial
location will be reported.
In
This option is used to zoom into the display area for each of the windows
in the Modeler. The display area will become magnified, but the objects
themselves will not change in size. All display windows will be scaled
equally. The display will zoom into the center of the display.
Out
This option is used to zoom out of the display area for each of the windows
in the Modeler. The display area will become smaller, but the objects themselves
will not change in size. All display windows will be scaled equally. The
display will zoom out of the center of the display.
Fit All
This option will scale the display in the window such that all objects
are displayed in all three windows in whole. No portions of the objects
will be hidden from view. This option works best when all three views are
of equal size. Otherwise, the display will be scaled based upon the smallest
dimensions of each axis.
Fit Select
This option will scale the display in the window such that all currently
selected objects will be displayed in all three windows. No portions of
the selected objects will be hidden from view. If the views are of different
sizes, the display will be scaled to fit the smallest dimensions of each
axis.
Options
ORIENTATION
specifies how the planar views and preview window will appear on the
Modeler screen.
PREVIEW
specifies how the preview window will display objects in the current
layer.
VISIBILITY
specifies which types of parts are to be visible in the Modeler.
UNIT SYSTEM
specifies which measurement units are to be used in calculating sizes
and distances in the Modeler.
GRID UNITS
specifies the size of the grid drawn onto the background of the Modeler
planar views.
GRID SNAP
specifies how points are to be incremented or scaled to the background
grid in the Modeler.
BG Image
This option will display an image in the Modeler's planar views. This allows
objects to ne modeled based upon bitmap images. It may also be used for
creating custom grid patterns, such as polar coordinates.
Stats
Info
This option opens the Modeler's information window, regarding the selected
points or objects. In this window, the location of points may be edited
to specify exactly where they should be positioned. This is used to compensate
for inaccuracies in the positioning of points that may occur using the
mouse. If more than one item is selected, they may be cycled by using the
NEXT and PREVIOUS commands.
Sel Conn
This option will select the points or polygons which are connected to the
currently selected points or polygons.