{"id":499,"date":"2021-04-06T12:55:57","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T16:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autocad3d\/chapter\/viewing-3d-models-part-2\/"},"modified":"2021-11-04T11:37:52","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T15:37:52","slug":"viewing-3d-models-part-2","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autocad3d\/chapter\/viewing-3d-models-part-2\/","title":{"raw":"Module 10: Viewing 3D Models – Part 2","rendered":"Module 10: Viewing 3D Models – Part 2"},"content":{"raw":"
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Learning Outcomes<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n

\n\nWhen you have completed this module, you will be able to:\n
    \n \t
  1. Apply the VSCURRENT command to display 3D surface or solid models in the five predefined visual styles.<\/li>\n \t
  2. Apply the more advanced options of the 3DORBIT command.<\/li>\n \t
  3. Use the system variable VPCONTROL to enable the display the Viewport Controls menu and describe how this menu is used to set the current view and orientation of the model.<\/li>\n \t
  4. Enable the display of the ViewCube and describe how it used to change the display and orientation of the model.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Visual Styles<\/h1>\nIn the first nine modules, drawing wireframe models was taught. A wireframe model is a real-world 3D object represented by lines, circles, arcs, and\/or plines located along the edges of the model. For that reason, you can see right through the model and see objects that would not be visible if the model was surfaced or solid. Think of it as the skeleton of a model.\n\nIn Modules 12 to 30, constructing surface and solid models is taught. AutoCAD software comes complete with five predefined visual styles. In this module, viewing surface and solid models using these five styles is covered.\n\nThe VSCURRENT command is used to set the current visual style that the model will be displayed. See Figure 10-1. You can change the current visual style as required.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"360\"]\"\" Figure 10-1
    Realistic Visual Style of a Solid Model[\/caption]\n\n
    \n

    AutoCAD Command: VSCURRENT<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n

    \n\nThe VSCURRENT command is used to set the current visual style (shade mode) to be applied to a surface or solid model.\n\nShortcut: VS<\/strong>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_447\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"167\"]\"\" Visual Style Toolbar[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_447\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"451\"]\"\" View Pull-down[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_447\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"489\"]\"\" Home Ribbon[\/caption]\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    WORK ALONG: Setting the Current Visual Style of a Model<\/h1>\n

    Step 1<\/h2>\nUsing the NEW command, start a new drawing using the template: 3D Layout English<\/span>.\n

    Step 2<\/h2>\nSave and name the drawing: AutoCAD 3D Workalong 10-1<\/span>.\n

    Step 3<\/h2>\nEnter the UNITS command. In the Units dialogue box, set the Insertion Units to Inches. With the current UCS set in World, use the INSERT command to insert the block:\n\nAutoCAD 3D Workalong 10-1<\/span> at the coordinates 0,0,0. Explode the block. Be careful to only explode it once.\n

    Step 4<\/h2>\nSet the current view to SE Isometric. Your model should now appear as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 4)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"352\"]\"\" Figure Step 4[\/caption]\n

    Step 5<\/h2>\nChange the layer of both solid models to layer: Model<\/span>.\n

    Step 6<\/h2>\nYou should now have two solid models. To check this, open the Properties window and select one of the solid models. When selected, the object type in the top box of the Properties windows should indicate that the object is a 3D Solid. If the object type is anything else, exit and delete the drawing. Start this workalong again from Step 1. Be careful when using the EXPLODE command to explode the block only once. (Figure Step 6)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"448\"]\"\" Figure Step 6[\/caption]\n

    Step 7<\/h2>\nIf you are using Toolbars menus, enable the Visual Styles toolbar. If you are using the Ribbon Menus, click the Home tab. Enable the 2D Wireframe visual style icon. You can tell when the current visual style is 2D Wireframe by the appearance of the UCS icon. (Figure Step 7)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]\"\" Figure Step 7[\/caption]\n

    Step 8<\/h2>\nClick the 3D Wireframe visual style icon. You can tell when the current visual style is 3D Wireframe by the appearance of the UCS icon. (Figure Step 8)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]\"\" Figure Step 8[\/caption]\n\n
    AUTHOR'S COMMENTS: <\/strong>Except for the appearance of the UCS icon, the 2D Wireframe and the 3D Wireframe visual style appear similar. There are important differences but they have nothing to do with their appearance. These differences are taught in AutoCAD 3D Advanced book.<\/div>\n

    Step 9<\/h2>\nClick the 3D Hidden visual style icon. Note how when the current visual style is 3D Hidden, the model appears solid and only displays the visible objects. (Figure Step 9)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]\"\" Figure Step 9[\/caption]\n

    Step 10<\/h2>\nChange the layer of both solid models to layer: Solid 1<\/span>.\n

    Step 11<\/h2>\nClick the Realistic visual style icon and note how when the current visual style is Realistic, the appearance of the model is the most basic realistic view of a shaded solid or surfaced model. (Figure Step 11)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]\"\" Figure Step 11[\/caption]\n

    Step 12<\/h2>\nClick the Conceptual visual style icon and note how when the current visual style is Conceptual, the appearance of the solid model is more of an artistic look. (Figure Step 12)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]\"\" Figure Step 12[\/caption]\n\n
    AUTHOR'S COMMENTS: <\/strong>Some models display better in the Conceptual visual style.<\/div>\n

    Step 13<\/h2>\nDelete the cylindrical solid model leaving only one solid model. Change the current visual style to Realistic and your model should now appear as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 13)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"182\"]\"\" Figure Step 13[\/caption]\n

    Step 14<\/h2>\nIf you are using Toolbar menus, enable the display of the Orbit toolbar. If you are using Ribbon menus, use the View-Orbit pull-down menu. Click the Constrained Orbit icon. (Figure Step 14A and 14B).\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"426\"]\"\" View Pull-down
    Figure Step 14A[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"399\"]\"\" Orbit Toolbar
    Figure Step 14B[\/caption]\n

    Step 15<\/h2>\nWhen constrained orbit command is active, it displays the icon as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 15)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"85\"]\"\" Figure Step 15[\/caption]\n

    Step 16<\/h2>\nOrbit the model and note how this command affects the position of the model. Press Esc to exit the command.\n

    Step 17<\/h2>\nClick the Free Orbit icon and orbit the model. Note how this command affects the position of the model. Press Esc to exit.\n

    Step 18<\/h2>\nClick the Continuous Orbit icon and use it to orbit the model. Read the Author's Comments. (Figure Step 18)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"473\"]\"\" Figure Step 18[\/caption]\n\n
    \n\nAUTHOR'S COMMENTS: <\/strong>The continuous 3D orbit feature is an interesting and fun feature in AutoCAD. After you enter this command, the Continuous 3D Orbit icon, Figure 10-2, will appear on the Graphic window. Hold down the mouse\u2019s pick button, spin the model and release the button. The model will start to rotate continuously until you stop it by clicking in the Graphic window or by pressing the Esc key. The faster you spin it, the faster the model rotates.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_621\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"177\"]\"\" Figure 10-2
    Continuous 3D Icon[\/caption]\n\n<\/div>\n

    Step 19<\/h2>\nSet the current view to SE Isometric.\n

    Step 20<\/h2>\nSave and close the drawing.\n
    AUTHOR'S COMMENTS: <\/strong>There are several additional predefined visual styles available in AutoCAD and you can also create, name, and save your own visual styles. This is taught in the AutoCAD 3D Advanced book.<\/div>\n
    \n\nMUST KNOW:\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>Surface and solid models can be viewed in many visual styles. Models can be viewed as a wireframe, a hidden, or a solid. In a hidden style, the model will appear as it would in real life. It obstructs the lines and curves that are behind the visible surfaces. In the solid style, the model is shaded. A shaded model will be shaded with the same color as the model.\n\nThe VSCURRENT command controls which visual style is used to display the model. It will remain displayed in the that visual style until the current visual style is changed. Even if the drawing is closed and opened again, the visual style of the model remains as it was last set.\n\nA model must be constructed as a surface or a solid to be viewed hidden or shaded. A wireframe model will only display in the 2D Wireframe or 3D Wireframe visual style. Constructing surface and solid models is taught in Modules 11 to 30.\n\n<\/div>\n
    \n

    AutoCAD System Variable: VPCONTROL<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n

    \n\nEnables or disables the display of the Viewport Controls menu.\n\nShortcut: none<\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    WORK ALONG: Using the Viewport Controls Menu<\/h1>\n

    Step 1<\/h2>\nOpen the drawing: AutoCAD 3D Workalong 10-1. (Figure Step 1)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"280\"]\"\" Figure Step 1[\/caption]\n

    Step 2<\/h2>\nEnter the system variable VPCONTROL and set it to ON, as shown below.\n\nCommand: VPCONTROL<\/strong>\n\nEnter new value for VPCONTROL <OFF>: ON<\/strong>\n\nCommand:\n

    Step 3<\/h2>\nStep 2 will enable the display of the Viewport Controls menu located in the top left corner of the Graphic window. (Figure Step 3A, 3B, and 3C)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"282\"]\"\" Figure Step 3A
    Toolbar Menu[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"344\"]\"\" Figure Step 3B
    Ribbon Menu[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"138\"]\"\" Figure Step 3C[\/caption]\n

    Step 4<\/h2>\nClick the small dash on the left side of the menu. This will pull down a list of menu items. Ensure that all items are disabled, as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 4)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"248\"]\"\" Figure Step 4[\/caption]\n

    Step 5<\/h2>\nClick the View menu. It should read SE Isometric. This will pull down the list of the predefined views as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 5)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"243\"]\"\" Figure Step 5[\/caption]\n\n
    AUTHOR'S COMMENTS:<\/strong> The Parallel view type should be always enabled while working in the AutoCAD 3D book. The AutoCAD 3D Advanced book teaches Perspective views.<\/div>\n

    Step 6<\/h2>\nEnable Top to change the current view of the model to the Top. (Figure Step 6A and 6B)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"236\"]\"\" Figure Step 6A[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]\"\" Figure Step 6B[\/caption]\n

    Step 7<\/h2>\nPull down the View menu and set the current view to SE Isometric. (Figure Step 7A and 7B)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"243\"]\"\" Figure Step 7A[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"280\"]\"\" Figure Step 7B[\/caption]\n

    Step 8<\/h2>\nClick the Visual Style menu and in the pull down list, set the current visual style to 2D Wireframe. (Figure Step 8A and 8B)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"339\"]\"\" Figure Step 8A[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"211\"]\"\" Figure Step 8B[\/caption]\n

    Step 9<\/h2>\nClick the Visual Style menu and in the pull down list, set the current visual style to Conceptual. (Figure Step 9A and 9B)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"328\"]\"\" Figure Step 9A[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"187\"]\"\" Figure Step 9B[\/caption]\n

    Step 10<\/h2>\nClick the small dash on the left side of the menu to pull down the menu. Enable Navigation Bar. The Navigation Bar will display on the right side of the Graphic window as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 10A and 10B)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"245\"]\"\" Figure Step 10A[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"350\"]\"\" Figure Step 10B[\/caption]\n

    Step 11<\/h2>\nClick the small arrow located at bottom right corner of the Navigation Bar to pull down its menu. Ensure that all six item are enabled as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 11)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"177\"]\"\" Figure Step 11[\/caption]\n

    Step 12<\/h2>\nClick the small arrow again located at the bottom of the Navigation Bar to pull down its menu. Click the Docking positions item to display the flyout menu. Ensure the enabled items match the figure. (Figure Step 12)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"357\"]\"\" Figure Step 12[\/caption]\n

    Step 13<\/h2>\nOpen the Options dialogue box using the OPTIONS command. Enable the All other visual styles item under the Display the ViewCube, as shown in the figures. Click OK to close the dialogue box. (Figure Step 13A and 13B)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]\"\" Figure Step 13A[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"302\"]\"\" Figure Step 13B[\/caption]\n

    Step 14<\/h2>\nClick the small dash on the left side of the menu to pull down the menu. Enable ViewCube. The ViewCube will display on the right side of the Graphic window, as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 14A and 14B)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"249\"]\"\" Figure Step 14A[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"153\"]\"\" Figure Step 14B[\/caption]\n

    Step 15<\/h2>\nSave and close the drawing.\n\nViewCube <\/em><\/span>is a valuable AutoCAD 3D tool that provides visual feedback of the current orientation of the model and a very quick and effective method of changing your viewpoint of the model. See Figure 10-3.\n\nViewCube can be used to restore and define the Home view of a model, switch between views of the model, projection modes and change its interactive behavior and appearance.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"267\"]\"\" Figure 10-3
    ViewCube[\/caption]\n\n
    \n

    AutoCAD Command: NAVVCUBE<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n

    \n\nThe NAVVCUBE command controls the visibility and display properties of the ViewCube tool.\n\nShortcut: none<\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    WORK ALONG: Using ViewCube<\/h1>\n

    Step 1<\/h2>\nOpen the drawing: AutoCAD 3D Workalong 10-1<\/span>. (Figure Step 1)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"187\"]\"\" Figure Step 1[\/caption]\n

    Step 2<\/h2>\nClick the small dash on the left side of the Viewport Controls menu. Ensure that ViewCube and Navigation Bar are enabled as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 2)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"247\"]\"\" Figure Step 2[\/caption]\n

    Step 3<\/h2>\nThe Graphic window should appear similar to the figure. (Figure Step 3)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]\"\" Figure Step 3[\/caption]\n\n
    AUTHOR'S COMMENTS: <\/strong>ViewCube will not display when the current visual style is set to 2D Wireframe.<\/div>\n

    Step 4<\/h2>\nEnsure that the current view is set to SE Isometric.\n

    Step 5<\/h2>\nClick the arrow icon located on the lower right side of ViewCube. (Figure Step 5)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"216\"]\"\" Figure Step 5[\/caption]\n\n
    AUTHOR'S COMMENTS: <\/strong>If the arrow is not currently displayed, move the cursor onto the ViewCube.<\/div>\n

    Step 6<\/h2>\nIn the pull-down menu, click Set Current View as Home. (Figure Step 6)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"242\"]\"\" Figure Step 6[\/caption]\n\n
    AUTHOR'S COMMENTS:<\/strong> Setting the Home view allows you to easily return to a known view or orientation of the model.<\/div>\n

    Step 7<\/h2>\nClick the arrow again and click ViewCube Settings (Figure Step 7)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"242\"]\"\" Figure Step 7[\/caption]\n

    Step 8<\/h2>\nSet the ViewCube Settings dialogue box as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 8)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"436\"]\"\" Figure Step 8[\/caption]\n

    Step 9<\/h2>\nMove the cursor onto the top of ViewCube. When it turns blue, click it. The solid model's current view will change to the Top view. (Figure Step 9A and 9B)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"208\"]\"\" Figure Step 9A[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"306\"]\"\" Figure Step 9B[\/caption]\n

    Step 10<\/h2>\nClick the Home icon on ViewCube. It is the small house in the upper left corner. The model will now display the home view. For this model, it is SE Isometric. (Figure Step 10A and 10B)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"222\"]\"\" Figure Step 10A[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"225\"]\"\" Figure Step 10B[\/caption]\n

    Step 11<\/h2>\nUsing what you just learned, change the current view to Front. (Figure Step 11)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"216\"]\"\" Figure Step 11[\/caption]\n

    Step 12<\/h2>\nChange the current view to Right. (Figure Step 12)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"184\"]\"\" Figure Step 12[\/caption]\n

    Step 13<\/h2>\nChange the current view to the Home view. (Figure Step 13)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"225\"]\"\" Figure Step 13[\/caption]\n

    Step 14<\/h2>\nSave and close the drawing.\n
    USER TIP:<\/strong> ViewCube's settings can also be adjusted in the Options dialogue box. See figure below.\"\"<\/div>\n

    Key Principles<\/h1>\n
    \n

    Key Principles in Module 10<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n

    \n
      \n \t
    1. Surface and solid models can be viewed in many visual Models can be viewed as a wireframe, a hidden, or a solid. A shaded model will be shaded with the same color as the model.<\/li>\n \t
    2. The Viewport Controls menu is used to easily change the models orientation and visual style.<\/li>\n \t
    3. ViewCube is a valuable AutoCAD 3D tool that provides visual feedback of the current orientation of the model and a very quick and effective method of changing your viewpoint of the model.<\/li>\n \t
    4. ViewCube can be used to restore and define the Home view of a model, switch between views of the model, projection modes, and change its interactive behavior and appearance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","rendered":"
      \n
      \n

      Learning Outcomes<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

      \n

      When you have completed this module, you will be able to:<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Apply the VSCURRENT command to display 3D surface or solid models in the five predefined visual styles.<\/li>\n
      2. Apply the more advanced options of the 3DORBIT command.<\/li>\n
      3. Use the system variable VPCONTROL to enable the display the Viewport Controls menu and describe how this menu is used to set the current view and orientation of the model.<\/li>\n
      4. Enable the display of the ViewCube and describe how it used to change the display and orientation of the model.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

        Visual Styles<\/h1>\n

        In the first nine modules, drawing wireframe models was taught. A wireframe model is a real-world 3D object represented by lines, circles, arcs, and\/or plines located along the edges of the model. For that reason, you can see right through the model and see objects that would not be visible if the model was surfaced or solid. Think of it as the skeleton of a model.<\/p>\n

        In Modules 12 to 30, constructing surface and solid models is taught. AutoCAD software comes complete with five predefined visual styles. In this module, viewing surface and solid models using these five styles is covered.<\/p>\n

        The VSCURRENT command is used to set the current visual style that the model will be displayed. See Figure 10-1. You can change the current visual style as required.<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure 10-1
        Realistic Visual Style of a Solid Model<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \n
        \n

        AutoCAD Command: VSCURRENT<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

        \n

        The VSCURRENT command is used to set the current visual style (shade mode) to be applied to a surface or solid model.<\/p>\n

        Shortcut: VS<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Visual Style Toolbar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \"\"
        View Pull-down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \"\"
        Home Ribbon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

        WORK ALONG: Setting the Current Visual Style of a Model<\/h1>\n

        Step 1<\/h2>\n

        Using the NEW command, start a new drawing using the template: 3D Layout English<\/span>.<\/p>\n

        Step 2<\/h2>\n

        Save and name the drawing: AutoCAD 3D Workalong 10-1<\/span>.<\/p>\n

        Step 3<\/h2>\n

        Enter the UNITS command. In the Units dialogue box, set the Insertion Units to Inches. With the current UCS set in World, use the INSERT command to insert the block:<\/p>\n

        AutoCAD 3D Workalong 10-1<\/span> at the coordinates 0,0,0. Explode the block. Be careful to only explode it once.<\/p>\n

        Step 4<\/h2>\n

        Set the current view to SE Isometric. Your model should now appear as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 4)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 5<\/h2>\n

        Change the layer of both solid models to layer: Model<\/span>.<\/p>\n

        Step 6<\/h2>\n

        You should now have two solid models. To check this, open the Properties window and select one of the solid models. When selected, the object type in the top box of the Properties windows should indicate that the object is a 3D Solid. If the object type is anything else, exit and delete the drawing. Start this workalong again from Step 1. Be careful when using the EXPLODE command to explode the block only once. (Figure Step 6)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 7<\/h2>\n

        If you are using Toolbars menus, enable the Visual Styles toolbar. If you are using the Ribbon Menus, click the Home tab. Enable the 2D Wireframe visual style icon. You can tell when the current visual style is 2D Wireframe by the appearance of the UCS icon. (Figure Step 7)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 7<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 8<\/h2>\n

        Click the 3D Wireframe visual style icon. You can tell when the current visual style is 3D Wireframe by the appearance of the UCS icon. (Figure Step 8)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        AUTHOR’S COMMENTS: <\/strong>Except for the appearance of the UCS icon, the 2D Wireframe and the 3D Wireframe visual style appear similar. There are important differences but they have nothing to do with their appearance. These differences are taught in AutoCAD 3D Advanced book.<\/div>\n

        Step 9<\/h2>\n

        Click the 3D Hidden visual style icon. Note how when the current visual style is 3D Hidden, the model appears solid and only displays the visible objects. (Figure Step 9)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 10<\/h2>\n

        Change the layer of both solid models to layer: Solid 1<\/span>.<\/p>\n

        Step 11<\/h2>\n

        Click the Realistic visual style icon and note how when the current visual style is Realistic, the appearance of the model is the most basic realistic view of a shaded solid or surfaced model. (Figure Step 11)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 12<\/h2>\n

        Click the Conceptual visual style icon and note how when the current visual style is Conceptual, the appearance of the solid model is more of an artistic look. (Figure Step 12)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 12<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        AUTHOR’S COMMENTS: <\/strong>Some models display better in the Conceptual visual style.<\/div>\n

        Step 13<\/h2>\n

        Delete the cylindrical solid model leaving only one solid model. Change the current visual style to Realistic and your model should now appear as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 13)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 13<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 14<\/h2>\n

        If you are using Toolbar menus, enable the display of the Orbit toolbar. If you are using Ribbon menus, use the View-Orbit pull-down menu. Click the Constrained Orbit icon. (Figure Step 14A and 14B).<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        View Pull-down
        Figure Step 14A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \"\"
        Orbit Toolbar
        Figure Step 14B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 15<\/h2>\n

        When constrained orbit command is active, it displays the icon as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 15)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 15<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 16<\/h2>\n

        Orbit the model and note how this command affects the position of the model. Press Esc to exit the command.<\/p>\n

        Step 17<\/h2>\n

        Click the Free Orbit icon and orbit the model. Note how this command affects the position of the model. Press Esc to exit.<\/p>\n

        Step 18<\/h2>\n

        Click the Continuous Orbit icon and use it to orbit the model. Read the Author’s Comments. (Figure Step 18)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 18<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \n

        AUTHOR’S COMMENTS: <\/strong>The continuous 3D orbit feature is an interesting and fun feature in AutoCAD. After you enter this command, the Continuous 3D Orbit icon, Figure 10-2, will appear on the Graphic window. Hold down the mouse\u2019s pick button, spin the model and release the button. The model will start to rotate continuously until you stop it by clicking in the Graphic window or by pressing the Esc key. The faster you spin it, the faster the model rotates.<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure 10-2
        Continuous 3D Icon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

        Step 19<\/h2>\n

        Set the current view to SE Isometric.<\/p>\n

        Step 20<\/h2>\n

        Save and close the drawing.<\/p>\n

        AUTHOR’S COMMENTS: <\/strong>There are several additional predefined visual styles available in AutoCAD and you can also create, name, and save your own visual styles. This is taught in the AutoCAD 3D Advanced book.<\/div>\n
        \n

        MUST KNOW:\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>Surface and solid models can be viewed in many visual styles. Models can be viewed as a wireframe, a hidden, or a solid. In a hidden style, the model will appear as it would in real life. It obstructs the lines and curves that are behind the visible surfaces. In the solid style, the model is shaded. A shaded model will be shaded with the same color as the model.<\/p>\n

        The VSCURRENT command controls which visual style is used to display the model. It will remain displayed in the that visual style until the current visual style is changed. Even if the drawing is closed and opened again, the visual style of the model remains as it was last set.<\/p>\n

        A model must be constructed as a surface or a solid to be viewed hidden or shaded. A wireframe model will only display in the 2D Wireframe or 3D Wireframe visual style. Constructing surface and solid models is taught in Modules 11 to 30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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        AutoCAD System Variable: VPCONTROL<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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        Enables or disables the display of the Viewport Controls menu.<\/p>\n

        Shortcut: none<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

        WORK ALONG: Using the Viewport Controls Menu<\/h1>\n

        Step 1<\/h2>\n

        Open the drawing: AutoCAD 3D Workalong 10-1. (Figure Step 1)<\/p>\n

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        Figure Step 1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 2<\/h2>\n

        Enter the system variable VPCONTROL and set it to ON, as shown below.<\/p>\n

        Command: VPCONTROL<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Enter new value for VPCONTROL <OFF>: ON<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Command:<\/p>\n

        Step 3<\/h2>\n

        Step 2 will enable the display of the Viewport Controls menu located in the top left corner of the Graphic window. (Figure Step 3A, 3B, and 3C)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 3A
        Toolbar Menu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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        Figure Step 3B
        Ribbon Menu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \"\"
        Figure Step 3C<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 4<\/h2>\n

        Click the small dash on the left side of the menu. This will pull down a list of menu items. Ensure that all items are disabled, as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 4)<\/p>\n

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        Figure Step 4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 5<\/h2>\n

        Click the View menu. It should read SE Isometric. This will pull down the list of the predefined views as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 5)<\/p>\n

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        Figure Step 5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        AUTHOR’S COMMENTS:<\/strong> The Parallel view type should be always enabled while working in the AutoCAD 3D book. The AutoCAD 3D Advanced book teaches Perspective views.<\/div>\n

        Step 6<\/h2>\n

        Enable Top to change the current view of the model to the Top. (Figure Step 6A and 6B)<\/p>\n

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        Figure Step 6A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \"\"
        Figure Step 6B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 7<\/h2>\n

        Pull down the View menu and set the current view to SE Isometric. (Figure Step 7A and 7B)<\/p>\n

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        Figure Step 7A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \"\"
        Figure Step 7B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 8<\/h2>\n

        Click the Visual Style menu and in the pull down list, set the current visual style to 2D Wireframe. (Figure Step 8A and 8B)<\/p>\n

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        Figure Step 8A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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        Figure Step 8B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 9<\/h2>\n

        Click the Visual Style menu and in the pull down list, set the current visual style to Conceptual. (Figure Step 9A and 9B)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 9A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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        Figure Step 9B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 10<\/h2>\n

        Click the small dash on the left side of the menu to pull down the menu. Enable Navigation Bar. The Navigation Bar will display on the right side of the Graphic window as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 10A and 10B)<\/p>\n

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        Figure Step 10A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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        Figure Step 10B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 11<\/h2>\n

        Click the small arrow located at bottom right corner of the Navigation Bar to pull down its menu. Ensure that all six item are enabled as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 11)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 12<\/h2>\n

        Click the small arrow again located at the bottom of the Navigation Bar to pull down its menu. Click the Docking positions item to display the flyout menu. Ensure the enabled items match the figure. (Figure Step 12)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 12<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 13<\/h2>\n

        Open the Options dialogue box using the OPTIONS command. Enable the All other visual styles item under the Display the ViewCube, as shown in the figures. Click OK to close the dialogue box. (Figure Step 13A and 13B)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 13A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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        Figure Step 13B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 14<\/h2>\n

        Click the small dash on the left side of the menu to pull down the menu. Enable ViewCube. The ViewCube will display on the right side of the Graphic window, as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 14A and 14B)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 14A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \"\"
        Figure Step 14B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 15<\/h2>\n

        Save and close the drawing.<\/p>\n

        ViewCube <\/em><\/span>is a valuable AutoCAD 3D tool that provides visual feedback of the current orientation of the model and a very quick and effective method of changing your viewpoint of the model. See Figure 10-3.<\/p>\n

        ViewCube can be used to restore and define the Home view of a model, switch between views of the model, projection modes and change its interactive behavior and appearance.<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure 10-3
        ViewCube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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        AutoCAD Command: NAVVCUBE<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

        \n

        The NAVVCUBE command controls the visibility and display properties of the ViewCube tool.<\/p>\n

        Shortcut: none<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

        WORK ALONG: Using ViewCube<\/h1>\n

        Step 1<\/h2>\n

        Open the drawing: AutoCAD 3D Workalong 10-1<\/span>. (Figure Step 1)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 2<\/h2>\n

        Click the small dash on the left side of the Viewport Controls menu. Ensure that ViewCube and Navigation Bar are enabled as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 2)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 3<\/h2>\n

        The Graphic window should appear similar to the figure. (Figure Step 3)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        AUTHOR’S COMMENTS: <\/strong>ViewCube will not display when the current visual style is set to 2D Wireframe.<\/div>\n

        Step 4<\/h2>\n

        Ensure that the current view is set to SE Isometric.<\/p>\n

        Step 5<\/h2>\n

        Click the arrow icon located on the lower right side of ViewCube. (Figure Step 5)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        AUTHOR’S COMMENTS: <\/strong>If the arrow is not currently displayed, move the cursor onto the ViewCube.<\/div>\n

        Step 6<\/h2>\n

        In the pull-down menu, click Set Current View as Home. (Figure Step 6)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        AUTHOR’S COMMENTS:<\/strong> Setting the Home view allows you to easily return to a known view or orientation of the model.<\/div>\n

        Step 7<\/h2>\n

        Click the arrow again and click ViewCube Settings (Figure Step 7)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 7<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 8<\/h2>\n

        Set the ViewCube Settings dialogue box as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 8)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 9<\/h2>\n

        Move the cursor onto the top of ViewCube. When it turns blue, click it. The solid model’s current view will change to the Top view. (Figure Step 9A and 9B)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 9A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \"\"
        Figure Step 9B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 10<\/h2>\n

        Click the Home icon on ViewCube. It is the small house in the upper left corner. The model will now display the home view. For this model, it is SE Isometric. (Figure Step 10A and 10B)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 10A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \"\"
        Figure Step 10B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 11<\/h2>\n

        Using what you just learned, change the current view to Front. (Figure Step 11)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 12<\/h2>\n

        Change the current view to Right. (Figure Step 12)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 12<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 13<\/h2>\n

        Change the current view to the Home view. (Figure Step 13)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 13<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 14<\/h2>\n

        Save and close the drawing.<\/p>\n

        USER TIP:<\/strong> ViewCube’s settings can also be adjusted in the Options dialogue box. See figure below.\"\"<\/div>\n

        Key Principles<\/h1>\n
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        \n

        Key Principles in Module 10<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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        1. Surface and solid models can be viewed in many visual Models can be viewed as a wireframe, a hidden, or a solid. A shaded model will be shaded with the same color as the model.<\/li>\n
        2. The Viewport Controls menu is used to easily change the models orientation and visual style.<\/li>\n
        3. ViewCube is a valuable AutoCAD 3D tool that provides visual feedback of the current orientation of the model and a very quick and effective method of changing your viewpoint of the model.<\/li>\n
        4. ViewCube can be used to restore and define the Home view of a model, switch between views of the model, projection modes, and change its interactive behavior and appearance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":90,"menu_order":4,"template":"","meta":{"pb_show_title":"on","pb_short_title":"","pb_subtitle":"","pb_authors":[],"pb_section_license":""},"chapter-type":[],"contributor":[],"license":[],"class_list":["post-499","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"part":334,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autocad3d\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/499","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autocad3d\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autocad3d\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autocad3d\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/90"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autocad3d\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/499\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":500,"href":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autocad3d\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/499\/revisions\/500"}],"part":[{"href":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autocad3d\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/334"}],"metadata":[{"href":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autocad3d\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/499\/metadata\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autocad3d\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=499"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"chapter-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autocad3d\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapter-type?post=499"},{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autocad3d\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=499"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autocad3d\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=499"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}