Changing the 3D Diagram Viewing Angle

09.03.2021

To change the viewing angle, do the following:

1.Click 3D Diagram Tools/Design[3D View] > Rotate Right to rotate the diagram clockwise by 10°. You can rotate the diagram by 10° in the opposite direction by clicking 3D Diagram Tools/Design[3D View] > Rotate Left.

2.Click 3D Diagram Tools/Design[3D View] > Higher Inclination to increase the angle of inclination by 10°, or 3D Diagram Tools/Design[3D View] > Decrease Inclination to decrease it by 10°.

3.Open the menu under 3D Diagram Tools/Design[3D View] > Standard View and select Plan View to view the diagram from above. The Y axis is now pointing toward you and is no longer visible. The same applies to the Z axis if you click on Front View and for the X axis if you click on Side View.

4.By clicking on the icon under 3D Diagram Tools/Design[3D View] > Standard View you can reset the view to the default setting.

If you want to set the angles more precisely, do the following:

1.Click 3D Diagram Tools/Design[Object] > Properties.

2.In the dialog box that appears, select the 3D View tab.

3.In the Perspective box, select one of the viewing angles provided or select Free Perspective and enter the angle.

See Also

2D and 3D Diagrams

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