View Schematic Models
- Last UpdatedJan 19, 2026
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To view an element within a representation of the schematic model, select the element in a list, and click Model View in the View group of the View tab.
The Schematic Model Viewer is then displayed, showing the element within the schematic model. See the Diagrams User Guide for further information.
To browse for and open an element to view within the Schematic Model Viewer, either click Model View in the View group of the View tab when an element is not selected in a list, or click on the arrow under the Model View option and select View Model from the menu that is then displayed.
The Select Equipment window is then displayed, from which the required element can be selected and opened in the Schematic Model Viewer. See the Diagrams User Guide for further information.
Model Viewer - Actions Tab
When the Schematic Model Viewer is open, an extra tab, Model Viewer - Actions, is displayed. The tab has the following options:
Model Group |
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Open |
Used to browse for and open a element to view within the Schematic Model Viewer. |
Visibility Group |
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Pipe lines |
Used to toggle the display of pipe lines within a model view. |
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HVAC lines |
Used to toggle the display of HVAC lines within a model view |
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Cables |
Used to toggle the display of cables within a model view. |
View Group |
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Center |
Used to generate a new view, with the item currently selected in the model view at its center. |
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Expand |
Used to traverse and expand all connections to the item currently selected in the model view. This will generate a new view. |
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Collapse |
Used to collapse a previously expanded item. |
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Show Inline Items |
Used to toggle the display of inline items within a model view. |
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Settings |
Used to open the Settings window. |