model display

Allows you to display the model in the specified view. If no view has been specified, the model will be displayed in the active view.

Format:

 
model display
model_name =
an existing model
view_name =
an existing view
fit_to_view =
boolean

Example:

 
model display &
model_name =
crankshaft &
fit_to_view =
yes

Description:

 
Parameter
Value Type
Description
model_name
An Existing Model
Specifies an existing model
view_name
An Existing View
Specifies the view in which to display this model
fit_to_view
Boolean
The FIT_TO_VIEW parameter is used to control whether or not to compute the extents of the model or part before displaying the model or part in a view.

Extended Definition:

1. This command can be useful when the the entire model is no longer visible in the current view space. MODEL DISPLAY will "fit" the model to the current view space.
2. You may identify a model by typing its name or by picking it from the screen.
If the model is not visible on the screen, you must type the name.
You may also find it convenient to type the name even if the model is displayed.
You must separate multiple model names by commas.
If the model is visible in one of your views, you may identify it by picking on any of the graphics associated with it.
You need not separate multiple model picks by commas.
3. You may identify a view by typing its name or by picking it from the screen. In most cases, you may enter the special view name 'all', which means all the views currently displayed.
You must separate multiple view names by commas. You need not separate multiple view picks by commas.