User interface-model pane

In this section, you will investigate the different sections of the graphical user interface.

The graphical user interface consists of five main sections:

1. Model pane
2. Toolbar panel
3. Project panel
4. Layers panel
5. Logs pane

Model pane

The Model pane is the largest section of the user interface.

This pane displays a 3D representation of the active study. Animations of the molding process and visual representations of the mold features (feed and cooling systems) can also be presented in this pane.

There are tabs across the bottom of the Model pane. Each tab represents a different study that is open in this session of the project. The active study has its tab to the front.

There is also a default tab that links to the Discussion Group (Application Menu > Options > Internet tab > Automatically launch the Discussion Forum). The Discussion Group is a web page designed for you to share your knowledge, learn tips and new features, and network with other users. The Discussion Group can also be accessed from the Autodesk website (www.autodesk.com) support pages. To be able to use the Discussion Group, you need to register.

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