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3D Shape Creator

This form is called from the 3D Shape Creator tool.

3D Shape Creator

Destination

From the pulldown list choose the layer to which the 3D object will be sent.

Template

From the pulldown list choose the Scene Template to use for the 3D object.

Top Material

Material

From the pulldown list choose the required Material.

Top Extents

Use the slider control to specify the extents at the top of the 3D object.

Bottom Material

Material

From the pulldown list choose the required Material.

Bottom Extents

Use the slider control to specify the extents at the bottom of the 3D object.

Side Material

Material

From the pulldown list choose the required Material.

Texture shift

This value allows you to shift the side graphics around the object to better align it with corners and main panels.

No Cross Sections

Points around circle

This parameter defines the smoothness of the cross section shape. The more points specified the more accurate the shape will be.

N.B. This option is only available if you have a single profile.

Update Preview

After making changes to any of the above settings, press this button to reflect the changes in the preview. This button is only available if the Auto-update option is disabled.

Auto-update

If this option is enabled then the preview will be automatically updated whenever a change is made to any of the above settings.

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