Using Digger

When the Smart Zoom is active, you can press F7 to activate the digger capability. The digger lets you expose geometry that may be hidden or obstructed by other parts of the 3D.

Before you begin: Open the Manufactured Item Definition or Fastened Item Definition app.
See Also
Selecting Products
  1. Press F6 to access the Smart Zoom capability.


  2. Position the pointer over an external part and press F7.
    The geometry below the selected part is exposed.

  3. Position the pointer over another external part and press F7.
    The geometry below the selected part is exposed.

    You can continue to press F7 to hide parts that become exposed, and so dig deeper into the assembly.

  4. Press F8 as many times as required to make parts visible again.
    The parts are made visible again in the reverse order of the previous selections.
    Tip: Press Esc to make parts visible all at once.