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The various software tasks share some common operations like the View and File menu commands. You use the Common task commands and functionality in the same way—regardless of the active task; however, some of the commands and functionality are unique to a particular task. For example, some commands within the Piping task are not available in the Equipment and Furnishings task.

The Workspace

The workspace represents the portion of the model data on which you perform your intended task, and it includes view properties for modeling. The Common task allows you to define that workspace and perform common operations on it. For more information, see Workspace Explorer.

Saving the Session File

The changes you make in any task or operation are stored in a session file (.ses) when you save your work. Many tasks on the Tasks menu are not available until you have defined and saved your workspace. For more information, see Design Session and Learn about managing sessions.

Access Permissions

The left-most control on the main toolbar is the Active Permission Group box, which allows you to set the permission group for the objects you are creating or editing. The drop-down list contains all the permission groups to which you belong. You can perform specified functions, depending on your access permissions. For more information, see Access Control.

Locate Filter

You can use locate filters in the software to assist in selection of objects in the workspace. The Locate Filter box on the main toolbar displays the active filter. For more information, see Locate Filter.

Main Toolbar

The main toolbar in each task displays horizontally at the top of the page and contains the same controls and buttons—regardless of the active task.

Common Main Toolbar Classic CONCEPT

New

Creates a new session based on a template.

Open

Opens an existing session. If you have a session open when you click this command, you receive a message asking if you would like to save the changes to the active session.

Save Save

Saves the active workspace as a session (.ses) file with its currently defined name and location.

Refresh Workspace Refresh Workspace Command

Updates all the views in the workspace with the most current information from the database. Use this command to see changes that other users in your permission group have made to objects visible in your workspace, such as repositioning of equipment or adding new objects. You can press F5 to refresh your workspace.

Copy Command Copy

Copies selected objects and their associated relationships to the Clipboard. The copied objects replace the previous contents of the Clipboard.

Paste

Inserts the Clipboard contents in a selected document or a selected area of the model.

Delete CLASSIC ICON Delete

Removes the selected object from the database and deletes any relationships and notes placed on the object.

Move Command

Moves objects from one location to another. You specify the original location of the object and then indicate the destination location.

Rotate Object

Rotates or turns selected objects after the initial placement of the objects. For precision needs, you can define the angle and an incremental step value.

Undo Undo

Reverses all changes of your transactions on information in the model database. This command does not affect data stored in your session file. For example, it does not undo view manipulation commands such as fit, zoom, or pan.

PinPoint Command

Helps you move, place, or modify objects with precision by displaying coordinate data at the pointer. When you turn PinPoint on, the PinPoint ribbon displays coordinates relative to a target position you set. You can reset the target position at any time.

SmartSketch Options

Displays a floating toolbar of SmartSketch options. You can click the options to turn them on and off as you make selections in the graphic view for other commands.

Add to SmartSketch List ICON Add to SmartSketch List

Adds an object that you select to the locate list of SmartSketch 3D.

Point Along ICON Point Along Command

Helps you insert objects at specific locations along a path. A path can be along a pipe, duct, cableway, or the intersection line between two surfaces.

Measure

Measures distances and angles between objects in the model, including edges, faces, and key points.

Clip by Object ICON Clip by Object

Isolates an object or group of objects in your model for closer viewing or more detailed work.

Clip by Volume or Plane

Sets the view clipping volume. The software hides all objects not inside the clipped area. This command also lets you edit the clipped volume by dragging clipping planes in a graphic view.

Clear Clipping ICON Clear Clipping

Restores the view to its original state. Any objects hidden by clipping redisplay. This command displays any objects in the view that were hidden by the Clip by Volume or Clip by Object commands. Use this command to restore the view before you define a new clipping volume or object.

Active View Control

Provides a separate graphic view and methods to control the camera/eye point position and the clipping of the active graphic view window.

Common Views

Displays a two-dimensional or isometric orientation of objects in the active view.

View by Points

Provides options for specifying the view plane by three points or along a line.

Rotate View

Rotates or turns a view freely about a point or about an axis parallel to one of the axes in the global coordinate system.

Named Views

Assigns a name and description to a view so you can apply the settings later to the active window.

Zoom Tool ICON Zoom Tool

Increases or decreases the display size of objects in the model. You can zoom in to get a closer view of an object or zoom out to see more of the model at a reduced size. You can use the mouse scroll wheel to zoom in and out and to pan at any time without having to select this command.

SP3D_BTN_startnav Navigate View

Starts 3D navigation in the active window allowing you to fly around the model in a fluid, multi-directional motion.

Zoom Area ICON Zoom Area

Magnifies an area of the model. Click and drag to create a fence around an object or area of the model that you want to enlarge. The software displays a red rectangle in the inactive windows to help you understand where you are in the model. If you drag the zoom area off the edge of the window, Smart 3D pans the view to include more of the design in that direction. If you are zooming in on an orthogonal view, the software displays the coordinates of your first point and the current cursor location.

Fit View ICON Fit

Fits all visible or selected objects in the active view. If you select one or more objects before clicking Fit, the software fits only the selected objects in the view. However, if you do not select any objects, then all visible objects in the clipping volume display in the view.

Pan ICON Pan

Moves the view up, down, left, or right to let you see other areas of the model. The pointer displays as a hand when this command is active. You can also click and drag the middle mouse button to pan.

Center View by Object ICON Center View by Object

Centers a view based on a given point or object.