The 3D graphics toolbar controls how your model displays in the 3D View. By default, this toolbar displays vertically on the right side of the graphics window. You can toggle the 3D graphics toolbar off and on using the quick access toolbar customization command (black drop-arrow) in the top left-corner of the main window.
Pre-defined Views
Changes the current view to front, back, top, bottom, left, right view or a standard isometric view.
Zoom Extents
Resizes the model so that it fits in the current window.
Zoom Window
Use the mouse to draw a window around the portion of the model that you want to zoom in on. This is a rubber band zoom. Alternately, spin the mouse wheel to zoom in and out.
Orbit
Rotates the model in any direction using the mouse. Click the right mouse button and move the mouse to rotate the model.
Turntable Orbit
Rotates the model about the Y-axis.
Pan
Translates the model in the direction the mouse is dragged. Pressing the mouse wheel and holding it down while moving the mouse will also pan the model.
Zoom Camera
Zooms in or out. Click this button, then press the left mouse button and move the mouse diagonally across the screen to zoom in or out. Alternately, spin the mouse wheel to zoom in and out.
Select by Window
Selects details that are inside a fence that you define.
Select By Click
Allows the selection of a detail for further manipulation.
Translate Detail
Translates the selected detail in the view. This toolbar option is not available in TANK.
Insert Cutting Plane
Inserts a cutting plane when you click this button and then click anywhere in the window. You can then rotate the cutting plane after it has been initiated. The rotating plane exposes the various layers of the vessel. The visibility of the cutting plane can then be turned off after the view is set. To restore the model, right- click in the 3D window and choose Delete Cutting Plane.
Transparency
The main exterior shells of the model are transparent.
Show Nozzle List
Displays list of nozzles in a list box. The list allows a nozzle to be located in the model for editing. This toolbar option is not available in TANK.
Options
Element and detail colors are supported using the Options selection. After being set, the software recalls them in subsequent sessions. This option is also available when you right-click on the model window and select Properties. The Options dialog box displays as shown below. If any of the colors are changed, click Apply to update the new color selections.