Model View Options for Construction Elements

Construction Element Options

To access this panel, go to Document > Model View > Model View Options.

For general information, see Model View Options.


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A preview window next to each settings group indicates the result.

Column

  • Check with Symbol to display the symbol chosen in Column Settings (Floor Plan and Section panel > Floor Plan Symbol) for each column.
  • Hidden Line under Slab: Check this to display Columns underneath Slabs, using Hidden Line. (Define Hidden Line attributes in Column Settings.)

Beam

  • Contour and Axis
  • Axis Only
  • Contour Only
    Note: You can override the Axis/Contour settings for individual Beams in Beam Settings (Floor Plan and Section Panel).
  • Hidden Line under Slab: Check this to display Beams underneath Slabs, using Hidden Line. (Define Hidden Line attributes in Beam Settings.)

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Slab

For adjoining Slabs (with identical top surfaces in the same plane):


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Choose an option to display or hide the dividing line.

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  • Show Lines
  • Eliminate Lines
  • Use Hidden Lines

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Zone

  • Show Zone Stamp: Check this box to display Zone Stamps in your project. (Off by default. Zones are placed with associated Labels instead.)

Door/Window

Set these options separately for Doors and Windows.

  • Show entire Door/Window: Doors/windows will be displayed with the appropriate symbol on the Floor Plan and in Section-type views.

    with Marker: Check this box to display doors/windows with Markers (if assigned in the Settings dialog box.)

  • Show Opening Only: The place of the doors/windows (but not the doors/windows themselves) will be indicated by openings in the walls, in both Floor Plan and Section views.

    with Contours: The door/window openings shown on the Floor Plan will include contours.

  • Hide on Floor Plan: No placed doors/windows or openings will be shown on the Floor Plan. (In Section-type views, openings only will be shown.)

Skylight

  • Show Entire Skylight: Skylights will be displayed on the Floor Plan and in Section-type views, in accordance with the Floor Plan Display preferences of the host Roof or Shell.

    with Marker: Check this box to display Skylights with their Markers (if any Markers are assigned in the Skylight Settings dialog box.)

  • Show Opening Only: The place of the Skylights (but not the Skylights themselves) will be indicated by an opening in the Roof/Shell, on both Floor Plan and Section views.
  • Hide on Floor Plan: No placed Skylights or Skylight openings will be shown on the floor plan. (In Section-type views, openings only will be shown.)

Opening

  • Show with Symbol: Openings displayed on the Floor Plan and in Section views, together with their symbol.

    with Axis Line: Also display the axis line.

  • Show Opening Only: No Symbol is displayed, but you can optionally display the axis line.
  • Hide: Openings hidden in all views (including Floor Plan, 3D and Section)