In the 3D window, you can:
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Save a custom view
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Select a previously saved custom view
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Import a custom view
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Export a custom view
For each of these actions, you use the Camera Views pane.
To open the Camera Views pane:
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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:
Saving a Custom View
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
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Adjust the view in the 3D window as required.
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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.
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Click Save.
Method 2
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If not already displayed, open the Camera Views pane.
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Click
to view previously saved views. If you select one, the 3D window display automatically adjusts.
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Select Look At Mode if you want the view to use this mode. For more information, refer to Using 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:
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Type in the value you want
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Click on the wheel, or
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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.
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Click Save.
Selecting a Previously Saved Custom View
To select a custom view:
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Click
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Click the view you want to use. The view in the 3D window is adjusted.
Importing and Exporting Views
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:
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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:
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Click
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Click Export. A file explorer window is displayed.
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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:
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Click
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Select the setting you want to export. The name of the setting is displayed in the text box.
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Click
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Click Export. A file explorer window is displayed.
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Navigate to where you want to export the file, and click Save.
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To import view settings:
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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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Click Import. A file explorer window is displayed.
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Navigate to where the exported file is located, and click Open.
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