Formats a view according to settings on the Format View dialog box. You access this command by selecting Format > View.
When you define three-dimensional views, you can format the views with effects. You can use several techniques, such as rendering, to enhance model views. You can apply these settings to more than one view using a view style, or you can format a single view.
Setting Projection
The projection of a view determines how close and at what angle objects appear in the workspace.
Specifying Rendering
Rendering provides a more realistic view of a model. You can apply different rendering methods to the model such as smooth shading or outline images.
Enabling View Axis
Indicates which direction is E (East), N (North), and El (Elevation). N arrow points in the direction of the active coordinate system North in the model relative to the current view.
Indicates the X-, Y-, and Z-axes of the ship. Y arrow points in the direction of the active coordinate system port in the model relative to the current view.
Applying Formats
When you format a view, you can easily control what objects look like in a view. You can format views in the following ways:
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To apply unique settings to a view, you use the Format > View command. The formats you apply with this command override the view style of the active window.
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If you select one of the shaded edges rendering options (Shaded with Enhanced Edges or Shaded with Hardware Enhanced Edges), you can set the edge colors for objects in the current view in the Enhanced Edges tab of the Format View dialog box.
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To apply the same settings to more than one view quickly and efficiently, you can apply a view style with the Apply View Style command on the View menu. For more information, see Apply View Style.
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You can also format the styles used within each view using the Format > Style command. For more information, see Style Command.