The user interface consists of two workspaces: Document window and 3D/2D window. Each workspace has its own control elements described below. Please note that the appearance of the user interface depends on the information standard that was used to create this interactive procedure.
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The Document window displays a document created in accordance with the specified information standard. The document provides a step-by-step procedure for an employee to perform a task. The procedure steps can contain some interactive elements. Click the hyperlink to see the current step in the 3D window or a 2D image in the 2D window.
Button | Description |
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Filter | Filtering by the conditional processing attribute for procedures based on the DITA documents. Filtering by the applicability for procedures based on the S1000D data modules. |
The 3D window provides a 3D representation of the procedure described in the Document window. In the 3D window you can play the procedure using buttons on the Playback bar and navigate using the mouse. The locator (for example, axis tripod) at the top right corner of the 3D window allows you to determine the spatial position of the unit or part.
If the 3D window is closed when you first open the procedure, click the corresponding control element in the Document window.
Buttons for controlling the procedure playback in the 3D window.
Command | Purpose |
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Play | Starts the playback of the procedure if it is stopped or paused. |
Pause | Stops the playback at the current step. |
Previous | Returns to the previous step. |
Next | Moves the procedure to the next step. |
Settings |
Shows or hides the Settings list.
Speed. Sets the playback speed. Freeze viewpoint. If selected, locks the camera to the current view thus preventing the camera's movement during the procedure playback. One step playback. If selected, locks the playback of the current step. Disable alert messages. If selected, suppresses messages that notify you about alerts of the procedure during its playback. Show inline comments. If selected, the procedure comments are displayed in the 3D window. Show navigation cube. Shows or hides the Navigation Cube in the 3D window. The Navigation Cube has three different types of hotspot areas: Edge, Corner, and Face. When you position the pointer over the edge, corner, or face of the Navigation Cube, the corresponding area is highlighted. With these areas you can switch between standard views and make rotations. Show surface edges. If selected, displays surface boundaries in the 3D window. Anti-aliasing. Activates a technique for minimizing the distortion artifacts in the 3D window. Ambient occlusion. Activates ambient occlusion shading and rendering technique in the 3D window. Selection mode. Specifies objects representation for selection in the 3D window. Highlight with color – the selection is highlighted. X-ray selected objects – objects appear gray and translucent, except for the selection. Translucent shell – the outer shell of the entire model appears translucent, non-selected internal objects are hidden. Outline hovered objects. The selection is outlined. |
Playback progress bar | The progress bar indicates the relative progress of the procedure. Drag or click the progress bar to seek the required procedure step. |
Help | Provides the help system for the user interface. |
Expand, Collapse | Expands or collapses the 3D window relative to the viewer window frame. |
Buttons for fitting, showing, hiding and making transparent objects selected in the 3D window.
User interface | Purpose |
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Show selected objects in separate window | If enabled, displays the selection in the secondary 3D window. |
Ignore transparency | If enabled, allows you to click through the transparent items in the 3D window, as the transparent items become insensitive to the user click. |
Restore all | Shows all hidden and semitransparent objects. |
Fit | Fits the bounding box of the selected items to the 3D window. |
Show | Makes visible the selected items previously hidden in the 3D window. |
Hide | Hides the selected items in the 3D window. |
Select none | Deselects all items. |
Transparency | Allows you to set the transparency value for the selected items. The Transparency command is available if one or more items are selected in the 3D window. |
Operation | User action |
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Zoom in/out | Rotate the mouse wheel forward or backward. On Apple computers, use the Control modifier key. |
Pan | Move the mouse with the mouse wheel pressed. On Apple computers, use the Option modifier key. |
Spin | Move the mouse while holding down its left button. |
Set rotation center |
Holding the ALT key, click any item in the 3D window or click
Set center
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Show or hide rotation center |
Click
Show rotation center
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Fit all |
Click
Fit all
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Align horizon |
Click Align horizon |
Show or hide coordinate axes |
Click Show coordinate axes |
Measure a distance |
Click Measure WARNING Do not use measurement results directly in the workflow as the 3D illustration may differ from the actual product. To obtain the dimensions necessary for manufacturing or servicing, refer to the relevant technical documentation. |
A section view |
Click Section |
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Shows objects in the 3D window from different views: Front, Back, Left, Right, Top, Bottom, and Isometric. Click the button to activate the view. |
Right-click anywhere in the 3D window to access the context-sensitive menu.
Command | Purpose |
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Reset | Resets the step view. |
Fit all | Makes the items fully visible in the 3D window. |
About | Shows the versions of the procedure, 3D viewer and 2D viewer. |
The 2D window displays vector and raster images associated with the procedure described in the Document window. The 2D window replaces the 3D window when the user clicks a 2D image hyperlink in the Document window. Right-click in the 2D window to access the available context-sensitive commands. Please note that command list depends on the 2D viewer used in the 2D window.
Operation | User action |
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Pan | Move the mouse while holding down its left button. |
Zoom | Rotate the mouse wheel forward or backward. |
Button | Description |
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3D | Opens the 3D window. |
Expand, Collapse | Expands or collapses the 2D window relative to the viewer window frame. |
Next sheet, Previous sheet | For multiple pages illustrations, navigates to the next or previous page. |