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3D Label Properties
The properties used to modify a 3D Label object are located
to the right of the screen when your label is selected. These properties can
either be adjusted right before adding the label to your landscape or after it
has been added. Below is a description of each available property in the order
that they appear in the software.
Options |
Description |
Shape |
The Shape property determines the shape of
the 3D image that is displayed at the end of the label. To change the
image shape, click the Shape drop-down menu. |
Arrow style |
The Arrow style property determines what
shape of arrow to use for the endpoint of the 3D label. To change the
arrow shape, click the Arrow style drop-down menu. |
Arrow size |
The Arrow size property determines how large
the endpoint arrow is. To change the size of the arrow, move the Arrow
size slider or enter a value in the text field. |
Width |
The Width property determines the size of
the 3D image from left to right. To change the width, move the Width
slider or enter a value in the text field. |
Height |
The Height property determines the size of
the 3D image from top to bottom. To change the height, move the Width
slider or enter a value in the text field. |
Elevation |
The Elevation property determines the
distance of the 3D label’s camera from the ground. To change the camera
elevation, move the Elevation slider or type a value in the text
field. |
Direction |
The Direction property determines the 3D
label’s camera direction (left/right angle). To change the lateral
direction of the camera, move the Direction slider or enter a value in the
text field. |
Angle |
The Angle property determines the 3D label’s
camera angle (up/down tilt). To change the vertical angle of the camera,
move the Angle slider or enter a value in the text field. |
Print Style |
The Print Style property determines what
type of effect is given to the 3D image. To change the 3D effect, click
the Print Style drop-down menu. To view a preview of the 3D effect,
click the Preview button. |
Line Style |
The Line Style… property determines the
appearance of the 3D label’s line. To change the line style, click the
Line Style… button and select the style you wish to use from the
dialog that appears. |
Preview |
Click the Preview button to view the 3D
image as it will appear when the Plan view is printed or saved as an
image. |
Edit points |
Click the Edit points button to
enable or disable point editing mode, which will allow you to modify the
3D label’s path. See Editing Points for
details. |
Text |
Description |
Text |
The Text property determines what text will
be displayed. To change the text, click the small button that appears to
the right of the current text. |
Font |
The Font property determines style of
lettering that the label will use. To change the font, click the drop-down
menu and select the font of your choice. Any TrueType font that is
installed on your computer can be used. |
Style |
The Style property determines whether the
text style is italic, bold, bold and italic, or regular. To change the
style, click the drop-down menu and select the style you wish to
use. |
Alignment |
The Alignment property determines whether
the label text is centered, aligned left, or aligned right. To change the
alignment, click on the drop-down menu and select the text alignment you
would like to use. Note that text alignment is only noticeable when there
is more than one line of text. |
Height |
The Height property determines the size of
each letter of text. For example, if the Height is set to four feet, then
a capital letter will be approximately four feet from bottom to top. The
height will vary slightly based on the Font. To change the text
height, move the Height slider or enter a value in the text
field. |
Color |
The Color property determines the color of
the label text. To change the text color, click the small color swatch
that displays the current color. |
See also:
Adding a 3D Label Adding Plan Detail Setting Object Properties Selecting Points Selecting Objects Editing Objects
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