3D Modes

3D Modes determine how the terrain should be displayed in the 3D Window, as a 3D model, a flat 2D surface, or as a 2D model facing North. The 2D and 2D North navigation modes feature true orthographic rendering mode that provides a clearer measure of distance between objects such as buildings and their relative sizes.

To set the 3D mode:

§  On the Navigation tab, in the 3D Mode group, click one of the following commands:

Mode

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Description

3D Mode

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Allows full 3D navigation.

2D Mode

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Forces the camera to always look straight down.

 

2D Mode Face North

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Forces the camera to always look straight down and North.