9.3 Display Mode

The View tab A user interface object found in the Ribbonbar or Sidebar comprised of graphic and text buttons grouped based on function. contains all of the commands for modifying the Display Mode. The default mode is an Orthographic projection with Wireframe solids.

The Rendered Display Mode is that which is based upon the actual photometry of Luminaires Any light emitting object, or configuration of light emitting objects, referenced within the Luminaire Schedule in Visual. Consists of photometric, graphical, and descriptive information. and how the light reflects with Solid objects. Unlike other Display Modes, this mode requires a rendering to be performed prior to display. In the Rendered Display Mode, Visual will display Luminaires Any light emitting object, or configuration of light emitting objects, referenced within the Luminaire Schedule in Visual. Consists of photometric, graphical, and descriptive information. using the 3-D model The entire lighting system composed of Luminaires, Solid Objects (perhaps), and Calculation Zones. defined in the Model The entire lighting system composed of Luminaires, Solid Objects (perhaps), and Calculation Zones. tab A user interface object found in the Ribbonbar or Sidebar comprised of graphic and text buttons grouped based on function. of the Luminaire Any light emitting object, or configuration of light emitting objects, referenced within the Luminaire Schedule in Visual. Consists of photometric, graphical, and descriptive information. Editor. See Rendering for more information.

The Shaded Display Mode uses object Color/Reflectance The ratio of the flux actually reflected by a sample surface to that which would be reflected into the same reflected-beam geometry by an ideal, perfectly diffuse standard surface irradiated in exactly the same way as the sample. properties to opaquely shade Solid objects. Objects behind Solids will not be shown. Visual uses an ambient light source to differentiate between surfaces of the same color. In the Shaded Display Mode, Visual will display Luminaires Any light emitting object, or configuration of light emitting objects, referenced within the Luminaire Schedule in Visual. Consists of photometric, graphical, and descriptive information. using the 3-D model The entire lighting system composed of Luminaires, Solid Objects (perhaps), and Calculation Zones. defined in the Model The entire lighting system composed of Luminaires, Solid Objects (perhaps), and Calculation Zones. tab A user interface object found in the Ribbonbar or Sidebar comprised of graphic and text buttons grouped based on function. of the Luminaire Any light emitting object, or configuration of light emitting objects, referenced within the Luminaire Schedule in Visual. Consists of photometric, graphical, and descriptive information. Editor.

The Transparent Display Mode shows the Solid object edges thick as in Wireframe Display Mode, but also shades the surface in relation to the assigned reflectance The ratio of the flux actually reflected by a sample surface to that which would be reflected into the same reflected-beam geometry by an ideal, perfectly diffuse standard surface irradiated in exactly the same way as the sample./color while still being translucent. Objects (Solids, Luminaires Any light emitting object, or configuration of light emitting objects, referenced within the Luminaire Schedule in Visual. Consists of photometric, graphical, and descriptive information., and Background) behind Solids will be visible. Luminaires Any light emitting object, or configuration of light emitting objects, referenced within the Luminaire Schedule in Visual. Consists of photometric, graphical, and descriptive information. will continue to be shown as a wireframe consistent with the Symbol The graphic symbol associated with a Luminaire Type. Used to specify the location, orientation, and type of lighting equipment in drawings. chosen in the Luminaire Any light emitting object, or configuration of light emitting objects, referenced within the Luminaire Schedule in Visual. Consists of photometric, graphical, and descriptive information. Schedule.

The Wireframe Display Mode is the default when Visual is opened. This mode displays Solids by only showing the bounding edges, just as if the solid model The entire lighting system composed of Luminaires, Solid Objects (perhaps), and Calculation Zones. was composed only of wire. Solid object edges are shown as lines that are thicker (bolder) than Background objects, and will be the Color of the Layer on which they reside.

Orthographic projection displays the model The entire lighting system composed of Luminaires, Solid Objects (perhaps), and Calculation Zones. with parallel lines (and surfaces) remaining parallel.

Perspective projection displays the model The entire lighting system composed of Luminaires, Solid Objects (perhaps), and Calculation Zones. much as it would appear in reality. Parallel lines (and therefore surfaces) will appear to converge at two vanishing points.

As the name implies, the Dollhouse mode "opens" the model The entire lighting system composed of Luminaires, Solid Objects (perhaps), and Calculation Zones. much like a child's dollhouse. Solid Objects nearest to the view camera are removed to allow the objects farther from view to be seen.

The View panel Subdivision of the Ribbonbar menu system that group related commands using vertical dividers. of the Home tab A user interface object found in the Ribbonbar or Sidebar comprised of graphic and text buttons grouped based on function. on the Ribbonbar also includes a drop-down menu button that contains all the Display Modes described here.

This button is also present in the View panel Subdivision of the Ribbonbar menu system that group related commands using vertical dividers. of the Properties tab A user interface object found in the Ribbonbar or Sidebar comprised of graphic and text buttons grouped based on function. when executing commands.