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■ Review object properties (page 367).
Items in a 2D DWF file exported from Autodesk Revit software for example,
will contain similar properties to the corresponding 3D model. This enables
searching for items based on properties and is also essential for 2D-3D
association and the linking of items between these representations. See
Find All Sheets and Models Containing the Selected Object (page 356).
■ Apply transforms and override object appearances (page 382).
Selected objects can be manipulated, for example you can change their
color or position.
■ Add links (page 425).
You can add links that point to various data sources, such as manufacturer
details, equipment manuals or specifications.
■ Save
viewpoints (page 440).
You can create and manage different views of your sheets (or models) so
that you can jump to preset viewpoints without having to navigate each
time to reach an item.
■ Add
review markup (page 402).
You can mark up viewpoints with redline annotations, or add comments.
■ Take
measurements (page 391) and capture these as interactive dimensions
(page 399).
Measurements can be taken between points on a sheet/model. Object
snapping is also enabled making it easier to take accurate measurements.
Add Geometry and Metadata to the Current
Sheet/Model
You can append and merge individual sheets/models within the same
multi-sheet file. Any duplicate geometry or markup is removed when sheets
or models are merged.
For multi-sheet files, you can bring geometry and data from internal project
sources, that is 2D sheets or 3D models listed in the Project Browser, into
the currently open sheet or model. However, 3D models can only be
merged/appended with other 3D models, and 2D models can only be
merged/appended with other 2D sheets.
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