3D Views

Create perspective and orthographic 3D views, and enhance them by adding a background, adjusting the camera position or extents, or changing view properties.

View tabCreate panel3D View drop-down
- (Default 3D View)
- (Camera)
- (Walkthrough)

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About 3D Views
Use perspective and orthographic 3D views to visualize the model and to add and modify building elements.
About 3D View Backgrounds
Enhance a perspective or orthographic 3D view by adding a background: specify a sky color, gradient colors, or an image.
Create an Orthographic 3D View
Orthographic 3D views show the building model in a 3D view where all components are the same size regardless of the camera’s distance.
Create a Perspective 3D View
The Perspective option controls whether a 3D view displays as perspective instead of orthographic.
Work in a 3D View
When working in a 3D orthographic or perspective view, you can add and modify building elements to develop and refine the design.
Displaced Views
Displaced views can be used to illustrate the relationship that model elements have to the model as a whole.
Isolate Elements in a 3D View with a Selection Box
Isolate selected items for unobstructed 3D viewing and documentation.
Specify the Camera Position in a 3D View
Orient the camera to a view or a direction.
Modify the Camera Position in a 3D View
Move the camera to change the view.
Save a 3D View Orientation as a Project View
Use the SteeringWheels tool to save a view.
Rotate a 3D View
See the effects of rotation in different views.
Specify the Background for a 3D View
Background views add depth and realism to your models.
Change the Extents of a 3D View
Use section boxes to clip the viewable portion of a 3D view.
3D View Properties
Check or change parameters for 3D views.

Parent topic: Project Views