User Interface

Explore the user interface.

The ribbon allows you to quickly access tools and standard functions, and is located along the top of the user interface. Click on an icon to open the related tool. Hovering over a group of icons may reveal additional tools. The Results Browser allows you to view the model structure while providing find, display, and editing control of entities. Use the Entity Editor section of the Results Browser to view and edit various entity conditions/properties. Use the entity selector to specify which type of entity you are able to select. The modeling window is where your model is displayed. View controls enable you to control the view and display of your model in the modeling window. The status bar displays information pertaining to the currently loaded model. View your model in motion using animation controls.
  1. Menu Bar

    The menu bar contains pull-down menus that provide access to standard functions such as file management operations, system preferences, and help.

  2. Ribbons

    The ribbon allows you to quickly access tools and standard functions, and is located along the top of the user interface. Click on an icon to open the related tool. Hovering over a group of icons may reveal additional tools.

  3. Results Browser

    The Results Browser allows you to view the model structure while providing find, display, and editing control of entities.

  4. Entity Editor

    Use the Entity Editor section of the Results Browser to view and edit various entity conditions/properties.

  5. Entity Selector

    Use the entity selector to specify which type of entity you are able to select.

  6. Modeling Window

    The modeling window is where your model is displayed.

  7. View Controls

    View controls enable you to control the view and display of your model in the modeling window.

  8. Status Bar

    The status bar displays information pertaining to the currently loaded model.

  9. Animation Toolbar

    View your model in motion using animation controls.