Simply 3D has a few shortcomings but the colour matching, targetting system, and raytraced shadows make up for a lot.
A big problem is that I don't usually get the model right first time and, if additions or repairs are exported later, they will not automatically align with the original output. S3D simply puts them into best fit in the view and you take your chances at moving them.
A solution is to enclose the entire model in a box which is on its exclusive layer. S3D then locates the package(!) according to the size of the box. All that is required then is that any additions or changes are exported from DataCad using the same box, and S3D then locates them in the proper position.
A big problem is that I don't usually get the model right first time and, if additions or repairs are exported later, they will not automatically align with the original output. S3D simply puts them into best fit in the view and you take your chances at moving them.
A solution is to enclose the entire model in a box which is on its exclusive layer. S3D then locates the package(!) according to the size of the box. All that is required then is that any additions or changes are exported from DataCad using the same box, and S3D then locates them in the proper position.
Nick Pyner
Dee Why Beach NSW
Dee Why Beach NSW