Exploring the InfraWorks Environment - Autodesk Infraworks and Infraworks 360 Essentials - page 19

data table The data table works in conjunction with Model
Explorer. When you click a layer in Model Explorer, the data of the
objects that occupy that layer will display on the Data Table panel.
And there's More!
In addition to the base InfraWorks 360 software, Autodesk provides modules that
augment the InfraWorks feature set. For example, Roadway Design for InfraWorks 360
provides additional tools for highway design, analysis, and optimization. Check
the Autodesk website for additional information on InfraWorks modules. This
topic is based on the InfraWorks 360 software with no modules installed.
When you mouse over a command, a tooltip appears near your cursor to pro-
vide some additional information. This is a great feature to help you learn the
user interface and assist you in choosing the right tools as you work. One final
feature: At the bottom left of the screen you will see x, y , and z coordinates that
tell you the location and elevation of your cursor.
exercise 1.2: explore the Infraworks user Interface
If you are continuing from the previous exercise, you can go straight to step 1.
Otherwise, if you haven't already done so, go to the topic's web page at www.sybex
.com/go/infraworksessentials and download the files for Chapter 1. Unzip the
files to the correct location on your hard drive according to the instructions in the
introduction.
1. If it is not already open, launch InfraWorks.
2. On the Start Page, click Open and browse to C:\InfraWorks Essentials\
Chapter 01\ . Click Ch01 San Francisco City.sqlite and click Open.
3. Move your cursor over the InfraWorks Home icon and notice how it
becomes larger.
Notice also how a tooltip appears near your cursor.
4. Move the cursor back to the model and notice how the InfraWorks
Home icon returns to its original size.
5. Click the InfraWorks Home icon.
Notice that the InfraWorks toolbar appears displaying the Manage,
Create, Select, and Analyze icons.