3D Preferences

Click the 3D tab to set preferences for 3D edits.

 

Parameter	Description
3D rotation	Sets the detail level that displays while the 3D view is rotated. Select Detailed to display objects completely, but to rotate slower. Select Responsive to rotate faster, but to display objects with less detail during the rotation.
Retain rendering model	Determines the degree to which VectorWorks retains the rendered model in memory during 3D rotation. Select Never to force the model to always display in Wireframe mode; select Always to force the model to remain rendered.
Show 3D axis labels	Shows labels for each axis in the ground plane and working plane
3D conversion res	Sets the segmentation resolution used to display curved 3D objects; affects extruded and swept polylines, circles, and arcs