View

Zoom window

With this function you can zoom in on a part of your structure. You use this to make the graphical input easier or to assess results locally.

Pan

With pan you can shift / drag the drawing of a zoomed part. Other parts of the structure then come into view.

Zoom extents

With zoom extents the complete structure is displayed full screen.

Previous view

With zoom window you can, if required, zoom in on a part of your structure in several steps. With the function previous view you go back one step.

Here you can also make the snap settings. See also Snap settings.

With the setting below you determine what you want to see and what not.

Grid

A grid is drawn by default. The dimensions of the grid and the colour of the grid lines can be set.

Axis system

Drawing of the global axis system.

Node numbers

Node numbers are displayed next to the node between parentheses (..).

Member numbers

The member numbers are displayed next to the member between square brackets [..].

Profile names

The profile names are displayed next to the member.

Member orientation

The local member axis system (see Sign convention) is drawn in the middle of the member. The direction of the local z-axis is shown. This is particularly important for entering the member loads, which are entered in the local member axis system. See Member loads.

Cross hairs

The two cross hairs (horizontal and vertical) are drawn. This can be handy while entering.

Grid lines / Levels

Grid lines, levels and/or auxiliary lines are drawn dotted. See Grid lines / Levels.