View Manager-Concepts

On startup, AGi32 displays a single view window to be used as the working area. When used with the Viewpoints functionality, one view is often all that is necessary. However, the program is capable of opening many different view windows on the screen at one time. This is a powerful feature allowing you to work and watch your actions across multiple views simultaneously (plan, elevation or isometric). Once created, separate view windows can be individually sized and arranged to work with your current visual requirements.

View Manager provides your control point for creating and managing View windows. Within View Manager you can easily add or delete a View and tile or cascade the display.

Working with multiple views

Working with multiple view windows on the screen is simple and powerful. You can display the views exactly as you like and move between them with a single mouse click. It can also be helpful to have a certain view open to watch a function being carried out in another view window (e.g. facade lighting, seeing luminaires aimed from the side).

The View window display can either be Tiled or Cascaded . A tile effect will split the graphics area into as many View windows as are selected. When the Tile display is selected, AGi32 determines how the windows are displayed and their position on the screen. While it is possible to override and resize the Tiled windows manually, AGi32 will redisplay them using its default parameters each time the current mode is changed (e.g. switching between Model, Render, or Reports Modes) or when the Statistical Summary window is displayed.

A Cascade effect displays all of the selected windows the same size, then slightly overlaps them so that the upper portion of each window is visible. When cascaded Views are resized, they maintain their new size and location regardless of change in mode or calculation. Cascaded views are also best when you wish to display a critical area or section of your application a similarly sized window for printing or Reports views.

View windows can be custom sized by clicking and dragging the borders of the View window. View windows can also be Maximized and Minimized using the standard controls in the upper right corner of each view window.

Note: Be aware that having multiple View windows open will increase AGi32 regeneration times.

Application Examples

Roadway Lighting - Divide street sections and intersections into multiple views for more detailed views

Facade / Theatrical Lighting - Locate in Plan, Aim in Elevation

Indirect / Cove Lighting - Dynamically verify MH  using Elevation information, Locate in Plan

Presentation - Assign calculation points with Project Manager to certain views to differentiate information