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)
(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 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.
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.