Autocad 3D planes

[Emboss 2014]

when i draw on model space for 3D modeling, i have a hard time understanding which side of plane that i am working on?  Do you use the view cube on top right or USC coordinate to indicate the plane?

 

sorry i am begginer in 3D autocad.

Thanks

[SLW210]

You use VIEW command, View Manager dialog box opens, Preset Views (you can use the Ribbon to open View Manager as well). There is also a toolbar, View. 

 

I use:

 

Top left of Modelspace and a Viewport, [-][Top][2D Wireframe], click on Top (or whatever is there at the time) for a dropdown for other views. Click on the - and 2D Wireframe for options as well.

 

For not preset views I use Orbit, sometimes the Cube. I often consider writing some code to use the numpad like some 3D programs.

[BIGAL]

Using vpoint is another way, you can make some lisp short cuts, then save the UCS set can then change to any view you want.

(defun c:vp3 ()
  (command "vpoint" "-1,-1,1")
)

 

(if (= look "R")(command-s "-vpoint" "1,0,0"))
(if (= look "L")(command-s "-vpoint" "-1,0,0"))
(if (= look "F")(command-s "-vpoint" "0,-1,0"))
(if (= look "B")(command-s "-vpoint" "0,1,0"))
(if (= look "P")(command-s "-vpoint" "0,0,1"))

 

[Emboss 2014]

That would be very helpful.  How can I do that?  Do I use the codes above to set ?  I have never done.   Thank you Bigal 

[BIGAL]

What I posted is sample lisp code, you could make some defuns eg

(defun c:right ()(command "vpoint" "1,0,0"))

So you need to load say a lisp containing all teh short cuts on start up the if you type RIGHT it will set direction. 

 

Or can have it in a POP menu, toolbar or even a ribbon. 

[Cad64]

On 4/25/2024 at 12:28 PM, Emboss 2014 said:

when i draw on model space for 3D modeling, i have a hard time understanding which side of plane that i am working on?  Do you use the view cube on top right or USC coordinate to indicate the plane?

 

sorry i am begginer in 3D autocad.

Thanks

 

As mentioned previously, there are several ways to select preset views or even create your own view presets.