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2 Enter r (Rotate) to specify a new direction using two angles.
3 Enter an angle in the XY plane measured from the positive X axis.
4 Enter an angle from the XY plane that represents your position while
viewing the model in the direction of 0,0,0.
To set standard views with VPOINT (AEC convention)
1 Click View menu ➤ 3D Views ➤ Viewpoint.
2 Enter a coordinate according to the viewpoint you want:
■ Enter 0,0,1 for a top (plan) view.
■ Enter 0,-1,0 for a front view.
■ Enter 1,0,0 for a right side view.
■ Enter 1,-1,1 for an isometric view.
To set standard views with VPOINT (mechanical design convention)
1 Click View menu ➤ 3D Views ➤ Viewpoint.
2 Enter a coordinate according to the viewpoint you want:
■ Enter 0,1,0 for a top view.
■ Enter 0,0,1 for a front view.
■ Enter 1,0,0 for a right side view.
■ Enter 1,1,1 for an isometric view. This view is identical to one with a
right-out of 45 degrees and a top-out of 35.267 degrees.
Quick Reference
Commands
VIEW
Saves and restores named model space views, layout views, and preset views.
VPOINT
Sets the viewing direction for a 3D visualization of the drawing.
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