Plan Views

Two-dimensional views provide a traditional method for viewing a model. These views include floor plan, reflected ceiling, and structural plan views.

Most models include at least one floor plan.

Topics in this section

About Plan Views
In a 2D view, display a floor, reflected ceiling, or structural plan.
About the View Range
The view range is a set of horizontal planes that control the visibility and display of objects in a plan view.
About Plan Regions
To define multiple cut planes within a plan view, use plan regions.
About Adjusting the Depth of a Plan View
Make this view adjustment to view parts of a model below the cut plane.
Set the View Direction in a Structural Plan View
Change the view from looking down for foundations to looking up for framing views.
Create a Plan View
Add another view to your project or alter an existing view.
Cut a Plan View at a Clip Plane
Control the visibility of parts of the model beneath a given clip plane.
Modify the View Range
Establish or change the horizontal planes that control an object's visibility.
Create a Plan Region
Specify the primary range and view depth along with other parameters as you sketch objects in a plan region.
Control the Visibility of Plan Regions
After creating a plan region, you can make it visible or hide it using a check box.
View Range Properties
Adjust the viewable area for view ranges in plan views.

Parent topic: Project Views