Navigating the 3D model

Step 1

In this exercise we will learn the following : - Zooming in and out - Taking another viewpoint (pivoting the 3D model) - Panning the view - Using the AutoCAD/BricsCAD icons
	- Open the drawing 3D Visualisation.dwg
	- Move the cursor to the drawing, and scroll the mousewheel in both directions
	If you scroll the wheel forward, then you will zoom in on the location of the cursor. If you scroll backwards then you are zooming out.
	- Press and hold the mouse wheel, and meanwhile move the mouse. Panning of the view will stop as soon as you release the mouse wheel button.
	Keeping the mouse wheel button pressed is a 'Panning' function.
	1) Press and hold the SHIFT button 2) At the same time press and hold the mouse wheel button 3) Move the mouse. You are now pivoting the 3D model. As soon as you release the SHIFT button or the mouse wheel, then the pivot mode stops and the view stays on it's last position.
	This tool allows us to orbit the 3D model in seconds. You can also use this tool inside commands while selecting parts.

Step 2

	Introduction to icons The Parabuild functions are among other available through these 3 icon toolbars. Some of these icons have a small triangle at the bottom (), and others don't (). The triangle means that there is a toolbar hidden behind the icon. In the following steps we will show you how to open the hidden toolbars.
	Parabuild has 3 main toolbars : A : Access to the profile sections library, parts library and plates B : This toolbar contains all functions for drawing and modifying 3D parts C : This toolbar contains all functions for generating data from the 3D model such as bills, workshop drawings, General Arrangement drawings, CNC files, ...
	- Move the cursor to above an icon that has a small rectangle, click and hold the left mouse button. The new toolbar appears. - Move the cursor to above one of the icons. - Release the mouse button to start the command that this icon represents
	- Press the <Escape> key to close the window or command that you just opened. All windows and commands can be cancelled with the escape key. This allows you to to cancel the command in case you made a mistake.