Use this procedure to generate a preview image of the parametric MvPart to help during part selection. Content Builder generates the preview image based on a specified view direction. You can select from the 10 standard AutoCAD® view directions to view the model (top, bottom, left, right, front, back, SW isometric, SE isometric, NE isometric, and NW isometric).
- In the part browser, click
(Generate Bitmap). The Bitmap Preview dialog box is displayed.
Example of bitmap preview of a parametric vertical tank MvPart
- Under Generate View, click a view for the preview image of the part. Tip: As you select a view, the preview image window in the dialog box is updated. This enables you to view all the available preview images for the part before selection.
You can also browse to and select a predefined bitmap image. Predefined images must be 200 x 200 pixels and saved with 256 colors.
- Click OK.