Plan Views

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

View tabCreate panelPlan Views drop-down
- (Floor Plan)
- (Reflected Ceiling Plan)
- (Structural Plan)
- (Plan Region)
- (Area Plan)

Most models include at least one floor plan.

Topics in this section

About Plan Views
In a 2D view, display a floor plan, a reflected ceiling plan, 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
Use the Depth Clipping parameter to display parts of a model below the cut plane.
About Underlays
Underlays are helpful when you need to understand the relationship of components at different levels for coordination and construction.
Video: Create an Underlay
Create an underlay to a view to reference geometry from other plan views of the model.
Video: Use the View Range
Adjust the planes of the view range to properly display elements in a model.
Create a Plan View
Add another view to your project or duplicate an existing view.
Cut a Plan View at a Clip Plane
Control the visibility of parts of the model beneath a given clip 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 Region
Use a plan region to define a cut plane at a different height than the cut plane used for the rest of the plan view.
Control the Visibility of Plan Regions
After creating a plan region, you can make it visible or hide it in the plan view.
Modify the View Range
Establish or change the horizontal planes that control an object's visibility in plan views.
View Range Properties
Define the set of horizontal planes that control the visibility and display of objects in a plan view.
Create an Underlay
Create an underlay when you need to understand the relationship of components at different levels for coordination and construction.

Parent topic: Project Views

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