Creating a 3-Axis Exploded View

You can create an exploded view of the selected assembly in three orthogonal directions. The order of the objects exploded in each direction are as close to the logic disassembly of those objects. This also identifies sub-assemblies, which cannot be unmountable and explodes them as single units. You can also define a fixed object for better results.

Before you begin: Activate the view mode.
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3-Axis Explode Dialog Box
  1. From the 3D window or the Item & Resource dialog box, select the objects you want to explode.

    You can multiselect objects.

  2. Click 3-Axis Explode in the Instruction Authoring section of the action bar.
    The 3-Axis Explode dialog box opens, plus a handle and a context toolbar .
    • Restore - Restores the objects positions.
    • Select Explode Direction - Select the Direction of the explosion along the selected geometry's axis / normal.
    • OK - Validates the exploded result.
    • CANCEL - Cancels the Explode result and resets the objects positions.
  3. From the dialog box, select an Axis, Fixed Object (if required), and a Distance.
  4. Click Explode.
    The layout explodes. You have the image now to update your view.