3D Manhole Window

This window displays an image of a selected manhole and connecting pipes as a 3D animation.

To access the 3D Manhole window from the GeoPlan window:

1. Click 3D manhole pick from the GeoPlan Tools toolbar or choose New 3D manhole window from the Window menu to open a 3D window.
2. Click the node you wish to view. A three-dimensional view of the node is displayed.

You can also use New 3D manhole to open a new 3D window and 3D manhole pick to select the node to be viewed.

Moving around the view

The following icons on the 3D Navigation toolbar allow you to move around the window:

	Rotate the View about centre
	Zoom in or out (The mouse scroll wheel can also be used to zoom in or out)
	Pan

Viewing network data

The following icons allow you to view the data for the network objects in the window:

	Properties Click and then click the 3D window to view the properties for the node or its connected pipes.
	Quick Grid Window Click button and hold CTRL, then click the 3D window. This takes you to the appropriate record on the node or pipe grid without activating the Object Properties Window or Property Sheet.

3D manhole window options

The 3D menu has the following options:

Target	Make the current 3D window the target window. (You can then use to select a different node to display in the window.)
View From South	View the node from the south.
Select Node and Pipes	Select the node and its connected pipes on the GeoPlan window.
Zoom To Node/Conduit	Right-click the node or a pipe and select the Zoom option to zoom in. (Only available when you right-click.)
Properties	Use the check boxes to switch on or off the display of the Manhole and connectedPipes.