User Interface

The image below shows the key features of the user interface.

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1. Application Button

   Opens the Application Menu. Use the Application Menu to open or save a project. The Application Menu also allows you to access application options.

2. Quick Access Toolbar

   Provides access to frequently used commands. To add a command, right-click a command in the ribbon, and then select Add to Quick Access Toolbar

3. Ribbon

   Contains the application commands. The application commands are organized into logical panels and tabs. Place your cursor over any command to display a tooltip showing information on the command.

4. Browser

   Displays a tree view of all the elements of your model. Use the Browser to select or display elements in the Model Pane.

5. ViewCube

   Use the ViewCube to manipulate your model.

6. Model Pane

   The display and editing area of the structure.

7. Properties Panel

   Displays the properties of the elements selected in the Model Pane, or in the Browser.