3D Window
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3D Window DetailsNote
Version 2021.3.1 includes the first part of a gradual user interface refresh. Icons in the software may display with slight differenc...
3D GizmoYou can use the 3D gizmo in the 3D window. For example:
In Prepare mode to move pieces.
Using the Gizmo in Prepare Mode
Wit...
Custom Views in the 3D WindowIn the 3D window, you can:
Save a custom view
Select a previously saved custom view
Import a custom view
Export a custom view
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3D AdjustmentsThis feature allows you to lengthen and shorten pattern pieces by dragging their unstitched edges in the 3D window, immediately seeing the...
Adjusting the 3D Window EnvironmentYou can configure the following aspects of the 3D environment to suit your requirements:
Overall Environment
You can choose the ov...
Parametric LightsNote
Parametric Lights are available from Version 2023.2.
In addition to the default HDRI lights, version 2023.2 supports Parametric Ligh...
Right-Clicking in the 3D WindowRight-clicking in the 3D window gives you quick access to context sensitive menus.
Right-Clicking the Background
Right-Cl...
V-Ray Real-Time Ray Trace RenderingThe application includes in-built integration with V-Ray. As well as providing another ray trace render engine to use with image or turnta...
Integration with the Unreal EngineThis feature allows you to export a file as a 3D object in the Datasmith format suitable for use with the Unreal engine. For example, you ...
Enhanced 3D Display with Unreal Engine2022.1 and Newer
The integration of the Unreal engine enables very fast ray trace rendering and an improved 3D display that displays high ...