Viewpoints

Note: 3D viewpoints can be set in all Studio products apart from Studio Mapper.

A viewpoint is either a floating or fixed position from which data can be viewed in the 3D window.

Only one floating viewpoint is available, namely the viewpoint "Floating". It is associated with Floating view mode and has the Pan View, Zoom View and Spin View navigation control options. Equivalent mouse and keyboard navigation control options are also available. See Navigational Controls.

Viewpoints are stored as part of your project. In many Studio products, available viewpoints can be selected using the 3D View ribbon. Selecting a viewpoint automatically orients the view.

A list of viewpoints on the 3D (view) ribbon menu

Stored viewpoints are related to the view in which they were originally captured; the active 3D window and, if your product supports one, the Task window have their own viewpoint lists and their contents are not transferable between windows.

See Navigation guide.

Using viewpoints, you can also create a mobile viewpoint to represent a vehicle or a mining machine. This can be driven in Control Mode, or attached to strings for a fixed travel path or fly-thru.

For more information on how to create mobile viewpoints see Mobile Objects.

To create a viewpoint:

Orient a 3D view as required.
Activate the 3D View ribbon.
Viewpoints >> Store.

The viewpoint is added to the View list. The name is "Viewpoint" with an incremental suffix.

To apply a viewpoint:

Activate the 3D View ribbon.
Expand the Viewpoints >> Store >> View list.
Select the viewpoint to apply.