View Menu

The menu times under View are listed in the following table.


Menu Item
Explanation
 Zoom
Drag to zoom in to a specific area. See "Changing the Magnification" on p. 60 for more information.
 Zoom In
Zoom in by a factor of two. See "Changing the Magnification" on p. 60 for more information.
 Zoom Out
Zoom out by a factor of two. See "Changing the Magnification" on p. 60 for more information.
 Pan
Move the displayed area that is shown on the top, front, or side view of the model by clicking with the mouse and dragging while holding the mouse down.
Go To...
Go to a location, element, or object. See "Go To Dialog Box" on page 61.
Vertical Exaggeration...
Change the vertical exaggeration. See "Vertical Exaggeration Dialog Box" on page 63.
 Show Grid Shell
Show or hide the grid shell in the 3D view of the model.
 Show Top Grid
Show or hide the grid lines for a horizontal cross section of the model in the 3D view of the model. The selected layer determines where the grid lines are drawn.
 Show Front Grid
Show or hide the grid lines for a vertical cross section parallel to the front view of the model in the 3D view of the model. The selected row determines where the grid lines are drawn.
 Show Side Grid
Show or hide the grid lines for a vertical cross section parallel to the side view of the model in the 3D view of the model. The selected column determines where the grid lines are drawn.
 Show 3D Colored Grid
Show or hide colored cells or elements in the 3D grid. This control is disabled, if the grid is not being colored.
 Show 3D Objects
Show or hide objects in the 3D view of the model.
Restore Default 3D View
Position the 3D view of the model so that it is viewed from above at a default magnification and without rotation.
3D Lighting...
Change the lighting for the 3D view. See "3D Lighting Controls Dialog Box" on page 63.