Clip box

In the 3D view, you can use a clip box to limit the visible area of the model, so that you can easily review all the objects inside a certain block or compartment.

You can clip the model using the sides of the clip box parallel to the model's main planes (normal to main axis X, Y, and Z). If the boundaries of the clip box intersect with an object, you will not see those parts of the object that are outside the clip box.

Enable the clip box from the 3D view if you want to examine a certain area, or from the model tree if you want to view a certain object in a clip box.

You can store the currently visible clip box by creating a new scene. When you return to the scene, it shows the clip box, as described in Places.

Enabling the clip box in the 3D view

Enable the clip box to see fewer items in the 3D view.

Do the following:

  1. In the 3D view, select the clip box icon in the top-right corner.

  2. The control box icon appears next to the clip box icon.

    The clip box settings are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Use the sliders and menus to adjust the size of the clip box.

Opening objects in a clip box

You can open an object or objects in the clip box view from the model tree view. The clip box also includes other objects or parts of other objects that fit in the clip box, that is, eGo does not hide them.

Do the following:

  1. In the 3D view, select . The Model Tree view opens.
  2. Select the object or object hierarchy that you want to open in a clip box.
  3. Select and then . The 3D view opens.
  4. In the 3D view, the object is enclosed in the clip box. You can adjust the size of the clip box as needed.

Adjusting the size of the clip box

You can adjust the size of the clip box, as needed.

When the clip box settings are displayed at the bottom of the screen, drag the sliders to resize the clip box area, or select the appropriate coordinate levels from the menus. eGo clips the model according to your selection.

You can move in the clipped area and select objects.

  • You can also adjust any of the sides of the box by using a finger or by holding down the right mouse button and dragging.

    • To return to the non-clipped model, select the clip box icon in the top-right corner.