Set Display Options

Form:  Display Options for Active Window

The Home > View  > Set Display Options command  accesses the Display Options for Active Window form, which can be used to selectively display various features associated with the objects. Use this method to selectively display various object types, object labels, and certain assignments to the objects. In addition, use the form to control how the objects display (show only edges, interior fill, or a 3-D shaded image). An option is also available to shrink objects away from their connection points (joints) to view the connectivity of the model more readily.

Unless the Apply to All Windows check box is checked, the chosen settings affect only the display in the active window.

Note: If the Not in View check box for an object type is checked, that type of object cannot be graphically selected in the affected view(s). Note that point objects can be present in a view, but be visible or invisible. All other types of objects are visible if they are present in the view.

Additional Considerations

  1. The Display Options For Active Windows form is intended to set the view preferences in the default display. The options in this form control the objects present, colors used, and a limited number of assignments, such as sections, restraints, and labels.

  2. Most other assignments are not controlled using the Display Options For Active Windows form. These can be viewed using the Display > Show Load Assigns and Display > Show Misc Assigns commands. Afterwards, the F4 key is used to clear this display and return to the default display.

  3. When any assignment is made, this type of assignment is automatically shown for convenience and verification, similar to using the Display > Show Load Assigns and Display > Show Misc Assigns commands. Again, the F4 key can used to return to the default display.

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