Searching Lines in a Model

Piping Design

Use the Isometrics function to view a particular line in the assembly model. This is useful, for example, if you wish to indicate a particular pipeline or duct line in a model or select a line.

  1. On the tab, in the Drawings group, select Isometrics of selected positions.
  2. Select the line position you would like to view.
  3. View the selected line position with the following dialog box buttons:
    • Markings ON - The line in the assembly model is highlighted with a color.
    • Markings OFF - Restores the line's default color.
    • Limits++ - The button limits a smaller area of the model with each click. The outer limits are defined according to the extreme dimensions of the line. Try clicking the button a number of times.
    • Markings OFF - Restores the original model limits.
    • Zoom 3D - You can rotate and zoom the model to a desired view. Confirm by selecting Confirm.
  4. Select either of the following in a dialog box:
    • Cancel - If you selected Markings ON for the line position, the line is selected in the assembly model.

      You can use context-sensitive functions on the line. For example, you can change a line position by selecting Piping Design> Set Line Position.

    • OK - Runs isometrics from the selected line position. Isometrics