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the shaft opening sketch) to represent the elevator in plan view (Figure 14.6).
Every time the shaft is cut, you're certain to see the elevator linework.
FiGure 14.6 Adding elevators to a shaft
Orient to view. Creating perspective views of isolated design elements can be
quick and easy in plan view or in section view, but let's say you want to see that
same element in 3D to be able to work out the details.
1. Create a callout or section cut isolating the area in question.
If you're using a section, make sure to set your view depth to
something practical.
2. Open the default 3D view or any other 3D orthographic view of
the project.
3. Right-click the ViewCube, select Orient To View, and select the
callout or section from the context menu.
4. Your 3D view looks identical to your section or plan region, but
by rotating the view, you can see that portion in 3D.
Customize your shortcuts. To edit your keyboard shortcuts, choose Application
Options. Choose the User Interface tab, and then click the Customize but-
ton. You can also access this command on the View tab in the ribbon under the
User Interface flyout button. The Keyboard Shortcuts dialog box (Figure 14.7)
allows you to edit those shortcuts. Consider making common shortcuts the
same letter. One good example for this is the Visibility/Graphic Overrides dialog
box, where both VV and VG are set by default as shortcuts (VV can be used for
quicker access).
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