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CAESAR II Users Guide

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The Standard Operators toolbar, which you can access from the Classic Piping Input dialog or the 3D model, contains the following functions.

When you select an operator, the software keeps it active until you click another operator.

Zoom to Extents - Fits the entire model in the view.

Zoom to Window - Changes the magnification of the model to fit an area that you specify. Click one corner of the area and then while holding the mouse button, stretch a box diagonally to the opposite corner of the area

Zoom to Selection - Fits the selected element in the view.

Orbit - Rotates the model interactively. Rotate the model using the mouse or the arrow keys on the keyboard. To use the mouse, click the left mouse button on the model to start a bounding box. Hold the left mouse button and move the mouse to the other end of the bounding box. Release the mouse button to update the view. If the bounding box is not visible, check the corresponding box on the User Options tab of the Plot Configuration dialog box For more information, see Configuring 3D Graphics. During rotation, the model may in centerline mode, or some of the geometry details may disappear or become distorted. This is to improve the display speed. The actual conversion depends on the size and complexity of the model. After the rotation is complete, the model returns to its original state.

Orbit Vertical ICON

Orbit Vertical- Rotates the model on the vertical axis only.

Pan - Pans the model. The cursor changes to a hand. Move the cursor while holding down the left mouse button. You can also pan the view while another command is active by holding the center mouse button (or wheel) down while moving the mouse. This provides the panning effects of riding the elevator up/down or stepping to either side.

Zoom - Increases or decreases the magnification of the model. Move the cursor up or down holding the left mouse button. Release the mouse button to stop the zoom. Alternatively, press + and - to zoom in and out. You can change the zoom level of the model while in another command by rotating the mouse wheel.

Walkthrough - Explores the model with a setup similar to a virtual reality application. This command produces the effect of walking towards the model. For more information, see Walking Through the Model.

Select Element - Select a single element in the model. Hover over an element in the model to display information about that element. Press Ctrl when you select to add or remove elements from the selection.

Select Group - Select a group of elements in the model by dragging a window around them. You can add elements to the selection by pressing Ctrl while dragging the window. Remove elements from the selection by pressing Shift while dragging the window.

Shaded View - Displays the model as shaded 3D shapes. Restraints and other element information items display.

Hidden Line Wire Frame - Displays the model as a wire frame with hidden lines removed. Restraints and other element information items display.

Wire Frame - Displays the model as a wire frame. Restraints and other element information items display.

Silhouette - Displays the model as a silhouette, or a two-line plot. Restraints and other element information items display.

Translucent Objects - Displays the model as translucent 3D shapes. Restraints and other element information items display. You can select Translucent Objects with any of the other display options (Shaded View, Hidden Line Wire Frame, Wire Frame, Silhouette, Center Line View). Select a different type of operator to deactivate Translucent Objects.

Center Line View - Displays model data in single line mode. This often makes the view clearer. In this mode, restraints and other element information items display. Display the volume or double line plot by clicking the corresponding button. Press V to switch among the views in the following order: Shaded View (rendered mode) / Two Line Mode / Center Line View.