Custom Views in the 3D Window
In the 3D window, you can:
Save a custom view
Select a previously saved custom view
Import a custom view
Export a custom view
For each of these actions, you use the Camera Views pane.
Opening and Closing the Camera Views Pane
To open the Camera Views pane:
On the 3D toolbar, click
. A menu is displayed.
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Click Edit/Add 3D View. The Camera Views pane is displayed. The display depends on whether you are in normal or Look At mode.
To close the Camera Views pane:
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Click
.
For more information, expand the following:

You can save a custom view for the 3D window for reuse, ensuring you have a consistent view of the dressed garment.
To save a custom view, do one of the following:
Method 1
Adjust the view in the 3D window as required.
If not already displayed, open the Camera Views pane.
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In the text box at the top of the Camera Views pane, type a name for the view you want to save.
Click Save.
Method 2
If not already displayed, open the Camera Views pane.
Click
to view previously saved views. If you select one, the 3D window display automatically adjusts.
Select Look At Mode if you want the view to use this mode. For more information, refer to Using Focus or Look At Mode.
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Adjust the view in the 3D window using the mouse, or edit the settings in the Camera Views pane, or a combination of these.
Setting Description Camera Position
The location of the camera on the X, Y, and Z axis. Type in the values you want.
Note that changing the X axis automatically adjusts the Camera Rotation.
Camera Rotation
Note: Not available in Look At mode.
The camera angle in degrees. You can:
Type in the value you want
Click on the wheel, or
Drag the black circle
Changing the rotation automatically adjusts the X and Y axis of the Camera Position.
Look At Position
Note: Only available in Look At mode.
The location of the camera on the X, Y, and Z axis. Type in the values you want.
Lens Properties
Type in the value you want for Field of View and Focal Length.
Click
to reset these values.
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In the text box at the top of the Camera Views pane, type a name for the view you want to save.
Click Save.

To select a custom view:
Click
. A menu is displayed listing previously saved custom views.
Click the view you want to use. The view in the 3D window is adjusted.

You can export your view settings to a file. This allows another user to import your settings. Of course, you can also import another user's view settings.
To export view settings:
If not already displayed, open the Camera Views pane.
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At the top of the Camera Views pane, click
.
A menu is displayed with previously saved settings.
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If you want to export the current settings:
Click
. A menu is displayed.
Click Export. A file explorer window is displayed.
Navigate to where you want to export the file, and click Save.
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If you want to export settings that are different from the current settings:
Click
.
Select the setting you want to export. The name of the setting is displayed in the text box.
Click
.
- Click Export. A file explorer window is displayed.
Navigate to where you want to export the file, and click Save.
To import view settings:
If not already displayed, open the Camera Views pane.
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At the top of the Camera Views pane, click
.
A menu is displayed with previously saved settings.
Click Import. A file explorer window is displayed.
Navigate to where the exported file is located, and click Open.
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