7.7.1. Context menu commands at single parts

If you call up the context menu outside the component, different context menu commands appear than if you right-click on the component itself.

Call outside a component

If you right-click on the free area in the 3D view, a non-part-related context menu appears.

Docking window "3D view [3D view] " Context menu outside the component

Docking window "3D view [3D view] " Context menu outside the component

  • Catch everything [Zoom all]

    The component is displayed centered in the 3D view.

  • Transparency

    Settings for the transparent display of the component.

  • Animation

    Shows the component in a rotating animation.

  • Fairs [Measure]

    Opens the measuring tool.

  • Display measuring grid [Show measuring grid]

    Shows the external dimensions in the 3D view.

  • Define cutting plane... [Define section cut...]

    A sectional view can be displayed, which can be drawn through the component as required using a coordinate system.

  • Views

    The component can be displayed from the front view [Front view], rear view [Rear view], right view [Right view], left view [Left view], top view [Top view] or bottom view [Bottom view].

  • Isometric view

    Shows the component in the isometric view.

Call within a component

However, if you right-click on a component, you will see a context menu with different options depending on the component.

Context menu on a component with a straight surface

Docking window "3D view [3D view]" Context menu on a component with a straight surface

Docking window "3D view [3D view]" Context menu on a component with a straight surface

  • Create new sketch on marked area [Generate sketch on selected face]

    Creates a new sketch on the selected area. Further information on the function can be found here: "Create new sketch on selected surface" function requires at least one edge without a blend

  • Create new layer on marked area [Create plane on selected Face]

    Creates a new layer on the selected area.

  • Create new text on selected area [Generate text on selected face]

    Creates a text that is attached as geometry in or on the component. You can find a detailed description of the function here: Text feature

  • Texture label

    Creates a texture on the component. You can find a detailed description of the function here: Texture Label

  • Paste copied sketch [Paste sketch]

    Inserts a sketch from the clipboard on the flat surface.

  • Set center of rotation [Set rotation center]

    Sets the center of rotation to the selected position.

  • Create hole on marked area [Create drill on selected surface]

    Creates a drill hole on the selected surface. Here you will find a detailed description of the function: Drill Feature

  • Area attributes [Face attributes]

    Area attributes can be displayed & created / edited. Here you will find a detailed description of the function: Area attributes

  • Visible in this configuration

    Hides the component. Here you can find further information on the function: Level of detail

  • Edit creating elements

    Displays various options for the original surfaces in order to change them. Here you will find detailed information on the basic functions: Extrude / Rotate / Edit

  • Create new chamfer/rounding... [New Chamfer/Fillet...]

    Creates a new chamfer or rounding on the selected surface. You can find a detailed description of the function here: Create rounding or chamfer

Context menu on a component with a curved surface

Docking window "3D view" Context menu on a curved surface

Docking window "3D view" Context menu on a curved surface

  • Area attributes [Face attributes]

    Area attributes can be displayed & created / edited. Here you will find a detailed description of the function: Area attributes

  • Edit creating elements

    Allows you to edit the basic areas. Here you will find detailed information on the basic functions: Extrude / Rotate / Edit

  • Tangential plane

    Creates a plane on a rounded shape. You can find a detailed description of the function here: Tangential plane

  • Texture label

    Creates a texture on the component. You can find a detailed description of the function here: Texture Label

  • Create new chamfer/rounding... [New Chamfer/Fillet...]

    Creates a new chamfer or rounding on the selected surface. You can find a detailed description of the function here: Create rounding or chamfer

Context menu on the side wall of an ellipse

Docking window "3D view" Context menu on the side wall of an ellipse

Docking window "3D view" Context menu on the side wall of an ellipse

  • Area attributes [Face attributes]

    Area attributes can be displayed & created / edited. Here you will find a detailed description of the function: Area attributes

  • Edit creating elements

    Allows you to edit the basic areas. Here you will find detailed information on the basic functions: Extrude / Rotate / Edit

  • Create new chamfer/rounding... [New Chamfer/Fillet...]

    Creates a new chamfer or rounding on the selected surface.

[Note]Note

Component surfaces with few or no configuration options in the context menu

Component surfaces with few or no configuration options in the context menu

The context menu is severely restricted for some shapes or surfaces of a component. These include the side wall of an ellipse, the connecting surfaces of a sweep and the individual parts of pipes.

For the side wall of an ellipse, you can view/add or change the surface attributes, edit the base surfaces and add a chamfer/rounding.

The context menu of the connecting surfaces of a sweep, the individual parts of pipes, points and lines only offer editing of the basic surfaces.