Create Location Defined View

Creates a location defined view which is used to present a part of the model in a 2D view, the view is based on a physical or imaginary model plane. The model element or plane used is defined as the view location. The view location forms the basis for the view limits, view content and view direction.

The location defined view functionality can be invoked using the Fluent UI or the Model Explorer.

The Create Location Defined View window allows you to define the view visual style, view scale, view title, view location and the elements that are added to the view.

View Style

Select from the drop down list to define the view visual style. The creation and modification of visual styles is an administrative task, refer to Visual Styles for further information.

The location defined view can be displayed using a visual style with symbolic representation. The creation and modification of visual styles with symbolic representation is an administrative task, refer to Symbolic Representation for further information.

View Scale

Select from the drop-down list to define the scale for the view. The default is Unset, this option automatically calculates the view scale to fit within the view frame.

If the view style has a predefined scale, this scale is used as the default value. The predefined view scale is displayed in the drop-down list.

All scale values use the metric system, if the view style predefined scale uses a different system, the scale value is converted to the metric system.

If a view scale is used, the view frame size is automatically calculated.

View Title

Input the view title in the field. The view title is restricted to a limit of 1000 characters and can include symbols, numbers and spaces. The view title can be displayed on the drawing canvas as intelligent text and is displayed in the Active Properties window if the view is selected as the Current Owner.

Note:
The # character is a special character in AVEVA E3D Design, input ## to output a single # character in the view title.

Definition

The Definition tab allows you to define the view location and the element types that are added to the view.

View Location

A location defined view is defined on a plane. This plane can be derived from a model element, a grid position or a coordinate value. For example:

• An X plane view is a transverse section, typically on a frame. For example, input FR172 to create the view plane using frame 172.

• A Y plane view is a longitudinal elevation. For example, input LP0 to create an elevation on the centreline.

• A Z plane view is a plan view, For example, input Z=5000 to create a plan view at 5 metres above base.

• The name of a panel or reference surface object can be input to define the view plane.

• A reference surface object, panel or panel component can be selected in an existing view to define the location defined view. The view direction is defined by the location of the selected element.

If the View Location field is empty or the entered value is not valid, an error message is displayed.

Select a design element from the Model Explorer or click on an element on any view on the drawing canvas and click CE to populate the View Location field with the selected element.

Elements

Select the required check boxes to define the element types that are added to the view.

Alternatively, select the All Elements check box to add all element types to the view.

Limits

The Limits tab becomes available when a valid View Location is defined and allows you to define the depth, orientation and view limits.

Volume Criteria

The volume criteria displays the view location.

Section planes, used for clipping, are created along with the definition of the location defined view. For orthogonal locations, the planes are aligned with the view limits with the exception of the planes representing the depth which are parallel to location plane. By default, the planes representing the depth are created ±100 mm from the view position in the view direction. For an inclined location, the section planes still represent an orthogonal system but are based on the inclined plane representing the location. As the system of section planes are orthogonal and aligned with the view orientation, they can be modified using the Section functionality available on Format 2D tab. Refer to Format 2D View for further information.

Depth Behind

Input a value in the field to define the elements that display in the view, measured from the location plane. All elements that are positioned within the depth value display in the location defined view. The default is 100mm.

Depth in Front

Input a value in the field to define the elements that display in the view, measured from the location plane. All elements that are positioned within the depth value display in the location defined view. The default is 100mm.

Orientation

Input a value in the field or select from the drop-down list to modify the view orientation. Only a view orientation along the same plane can be used. For example a view in the X orientation can be modified to -X.

View Limits

As the location defined view manages the section planes, the functionality to create or remove section planes is disabled in the View Limits window. Refer to Modify View Limits for further information.

Click Continue to continue the process or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Create Location Defined View window.

If a view scale is defined, you are prompted to Specify the centre point or

Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the center of the view.

If a view scale is not defined, you are prompted to Specify the first corner or

Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the first corner of the view.

You are then prompted to Specify the opposite corner or

Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the opposite corner of the view. The view is created.

Throughout the view creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.

The new VIEW element displays in the Draw Explorer.