3DCS Views are used to save part and assemblies configurations and allow the user to quickly shift between key part/assembly views, that may not be obtainable by the Standard Views, to more easily look at measures, variation, and points.

Procedure

1.Manipulate the geometry within the graph window until the desired setup is achieved

2.Right click on the Views sub-tree in the Visualization tree, and click Save View.

3.User Views will be displayed under the Views list. The user can then double-click on the view to set the current graphics to the set view.

Functions (Right-click menus)

Views (parent)

Save View: Saves the current geometrical arrangement.

Import Views: Allows importing of the previous exported views as *.cfg files.

Export Views: Creates a *.cfg file that can later be imported back into the model, or into another model.

Views Help: Opens the Help Manual at the Views page.

Delete: Removes all saved arrangements.

View (individual)

Rename: Change the default name of a saved arrangement.

Update View: This option is helpful when you just want to tweak an existing view. Right click on an existing view in the Navigation window, and select this option to replace the saved view with the current screen view.

Delete: Removes the selected saved arrangement.

The Views and User Views can be rearranged using

drag and drop functions in the Navigation window.