Controlling Visibility of Mass Instances

To control the visibility of masses in views, use one of the following methods:

Show Mass by View

This option displays masses according to the visibility setting for the Mass category on the Visibility/Graphics dialog. When the Mass category is visible, you can independently control the visibility of mass subcategories, such as mass forms. These view-specific settings also determine whether masses print.

On the ribbon, click Show Mass by View.
  • Massing & Site tabConceptual Mass panel (Show Mass by View)

Show Mass Form

This option displays all mass instances and mass forms in all views, even if mass category visibility is turned off in a view.

On the ribbon, click Analyze tabEnergy Model Display panel Show Mass by View.

Show Mass Surfaces

When performing a conceptual energy analysis, use this option to display mass surfaces so you can select individual surfaces and change their graphical appearances or energy settings.

To make this option active, click Analyze tabEnergy Analysis panelEnable Energy Model.

On the ribbon, click Analyze tabEnergy Model Display panel Show Mass Surfaces.

Show Mass Zones

When performing a conceptual energy analysis, use this option to display mass zones so you can select individual zones and change their settings.

To make this option active, click Analyze tabEnergy Analysis panelEnable Energy Model.

On the ribbon, click Analyze tabEnergy Model Display panel Show Mass Zones.