Specifications

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Section 5 - Entering 3D Audience Areas
Familiarize yourself with Resolution’s features by going over Section 3 - Getting Around
Resolution before starting to model your venue.
5.1 Modeling Basics
When you first open Resolution, you will be met with a very basic venue setup. This is
a starting reference which will show a single, small surface and the Front of House mix
position.
Because we are working in 3D, it will be important to understand and remember the
axis you will be working with.
X = Depth (red line)
Y = Width (green line)
Z = Height (blue line)
As you free rotate around the model, these references will track along with your
moves to remind you of your viewing perspective to the model.
You will also notice that the entire model is set up on a grid. When working with
Imperial units of measurement, these grids are setup in 10’ x 10’ divisions. When
working with the metric system, the divisions of the grid spacing are 5m x 5m.
Zoom - You have the option of using the mouse wheel to roll in and roll out on your
model, or you can hold down the CNTRL key while depressing the + or - keys on your
keyboard. Plus will zoom in and minus will zoom out.
Pan - First hold down the SHFT key on your keyboard and then left click and hold your
mouse in any free area of the model not already containing room or array model
images. Now simply move your mouse left, right, up or down to pan around your
model.
Rotate - When in three dimensional view of your model, global rotation is achieved by
again finding a free area within the model, left clicking on your mouse and moving
your mouse around to allow for global movement around your model.
Front of House - The Front of House (FOH) mix position will always be part of your
model and cannot be removed. It is important to be able to see what the engineer will
hear and where they will be placed as this will have an impact on the overall result of
your design. Placing the Front of House position seems basic but it is very important to