3D Ground

Line Spacing

To modify the first direction (along the x-axis) line spacing, in the First direction field, enter a spacing value.

If you have unlinked the first and second direction line spacing, then, to modify the second direction (along the y-axis) line spacing, in the Second direction field, enter a spacing value.

By default, Line Spacing is set to 10 (values linked) and the unit is millimeter.

Warning: For large models, the default spacing could be too small, which will perturb the visualization of the ground.

Tip: To unlink the Line Spacing values, click the link icon and set the values individually.

Line Color

To modify the color of primary lines, in the Primary lines color palette, choose a color.

If you have unlinked the primary and secondary curve line color, then, to modify the color of secondary lines, in the Secondary lines color palette, choose a color.

By default, Line Color is set to white (values linked).

Tip: To unlink the Line Color values, click the link icon and set the values individually.

Line Properties

In the Display mode list, select the desired display mode:

• Line
• Dot

To display labels, for example, the manipulation handles, select the Display Labels check box.

By default, Display mode is set to Line and Display labels is selected.

Shading

To enable shading, select the Enable shading check box.

To modify the color of the top and bottom sides of the ground, select a color from the corresponding list.

To modify the opacity of the top and bottom sides of the ground, select the opacity setting from the corresponding list.

By default, The Enable shading check box is cleared and the opacity is set to 25% and 50% for the top and bottom respectively.