11.3.1 Drawings

Drawings show the lighting model in 2-dimensions to a specific scale.

To place a Drawing on the Page, click the Drawing button located on the Insert tab of the Print Editor Ribbonbar.

 

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Visual will initiate the Drawing drop-down menu showing the nine basic views available. Left-click the desired view.

Once a view direction is selected, Visual will determine the appropriate scale to fit the Drawing.

 

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Drawings are placed by left-clicking the mouse in the desired location as described in Placing Objects.

 

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Visual automatically chooses a Drawing scale based on the Page size and commonly used scales. The scale of a drawing can be easily modified.

Modification of Drawings is discussed in Modifying Drawings.

 

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To place a view of the model that is not one of the nine standard viewing angles, a View must be inserted.