Using 3D View Options

You can manage the display of 3D representations in the 3D View panel and of the list of objects in the 3D View List panel.

To access the panels, click 3D View from the Authoring section of the action bar.

This task shows you how to:

See Also
About the 3D View
Displaying Objects
Using Multiple 3D Views
Using the Contextual Menu

Lock/Unlock Status of Selected Object

You can lock or unlock the status and the 3D representation of a PRR object.

The following task illustrates the case of a selected item.

  1. Press F3 to display the tree.
  2. In the tree, select an item.
    The name and 3D representation of the item are displayed in the 3D View panel.
  3. In the panel, click Lock Product Build-Up ON .
  4. In the tree, select another item.
    The panel is not updated.
  5. In the panel, click Lock Product Build-Up OFF .
  6. In the tree, select another item.
    The panel is updated with the name and the 3D representation of the item.

Show/Hide the 3D View List Panel

  1. To show the 3D View List panel, click List Shown .
  2. To hide the 3D View List panel, click List Hidden .

Reframe Selected Object

You can use reframe options to better visualize the 3D representation of a selected PRR object.

The following task illustrates the case of a selected system.

  1. Press F3 to display the tree.
  2. In the tree, select a system.
  3. In the 3D View panel, click Automatic Fit All In ON .
    The panel zooms in the 3D representation of the system.
    Note: Automatic reframe is performed only when you select a new object.
  4. In the panel, click Automatic Fit All In OFF .
  5. In the tree, select a system.
    The panel does not zoom in on the selected system in the 3D View panel.

Show Build-Up Colors

You can display a PRR object according to build-up or design colors.

The following task illustrates the case of a selected system.

  1. Press F3 to display the tree.
  2. In the tree, select a system.
  3. In the 3D View panel, click Show Build-Up Colors ON .
    The 3D representation of the system is displayed according to build-up category colors.

  4. In the panel, click Show Build-Up Colors OFF .
    The 3D representation of the system is displayed according to the design colors.

Show MfgItem\Operation Assignment Status

You can show or hide the item to operation assignment status in the 3D View and 3D View List panels.

  1. Press F3 to display the tree.
  2. In the tree, select an item.
  3. In the 3D View panel, click Show MfgItem\Operation Assignment Status ON .
    The item is displayed according to the colors of the Assignable and Assigned build-up categories.
  4. In the 3D View panel, click Show MfgItem\Operation Assignment Status OFF .
    The item is displayed according to the colors of the Current, Removed, and Siblings build-up categories.

Manage the Display of Implemented Objects and Fasteners

You can specify which implemented objects to display in the 3D View and 3D View List panels.

Tip: These options apply to the 3D View and 3D View List only. Similar options exist for the main viewer in Me > Preferences > App Preferences > Simulation > Digital Manufacturing Apps Common Services > Simulation and Planning Apps Common Services > Product Build Up. For more information, see Item Display Option.

To display the products implemented by an item:
Select an item, then click General Options > At Item Selection: Show implemented products in the panel.
To display only the items:
Select an item, then click General Options > At Item Selection: Show items in the panel.
To display the products implemented by an operation:
Select an operation, then click General Options > At Operation Selection: Show implemented products in the panel.
To display the items implemented by an operation:
Select an operation, then click General Options > At Operation Selection: Show items in the panel.
To display all fasteners:
Click General Options > Fastener Display Options: Show fastening material in the panel.
To display fasteners for the current step only:
Click General Options > Fastener Display Options: Show only concerned fasteners in the panel.
Important: This option is available only when the Show fastening material option is checked.

Manage Build-Up Categories

You can choose which build-up categories are displayed or selectable in the 3D View and 3D View List panels.

  1. Press F3 to display the tree.
  2. In the tree, select an item or an operation.
  3. In the 3D View panel, click Display Options .
    The following build-up categories appear:
    • for an item: Current, Removed, Siblings.
    • for an operation or a system: Current, Previous in System, Previous, Parallel, Context, Removed, Missing, Assigned Resources.
  4. To display or hide a build-up category, click Show or Hide next to the category.
    The content of the 3D View and 3D View List panels is updated accordingly.
  5. To enable or disable selection of a category, click Pickable or Unpickable next to the category.
    Unpickable categories remain displayed, but are no longer selectable from the 3D View panel.

Export the Display as a Product

You can export the content of the 3D View panel.

In the 3D View panel, click Export as CGR .
A new product reference is created with the corresponding CGR attached. This product reference opens in a new tab. You can now add reviews, and manipulate, save and share the product.
Notes:
  • The tab in which the product reference opens is the last-accessed application with product management functionalities.
  • You can define a specific name and typing for the created product reference with the Retrieve Track Name business logic.

Clean 3D View and 3D View List Panels

You can remove the content of both the 3D View and 3D View List panels.

In the 3D View panel, click Clean 3D View .