Table of contents
No headersThe tool bar icons in the File, View, Window, Help, Selection Mode, and Solve toolbars are described:
File
 | New: Create a new design study. |
 | Open: Open an existing design study. Open View Settings: Open a view settings file. (This is accessible when results are displayed.) |
 | Save: Save the current design study, including all designs and scenarios. Save Image: Saves several standard format image files (.gif, .tif, .bmp, .jpg) Save Dynamic Image: Saves a Dynamic Image (.vtfx) for use with the Autodesk® Simulation CFD Viewer. It can also be viewed in PowerPoint. Unlike a traditional image, this format is navigable, and can contain animation. Save the view to a Summary Image by selecting Capture summary image. This adds it to the Design Review Center branch of the Decision Center. Save View Settings: Saves a results view settings file for future use. |
View
 | Previous (view) and Next (view): Undo and redo the orientation, zoom, and model position. | |
 | Shaded Image The model is shown filled. |  |
 | Outline Image The outline of the model is shown. |  |
 | Transparent The model is shown transparently. |  |
 | View Mesh as Wireframe The mesh lines are shown (Results only) |  |
 | Show Mesh Displays the mesh on surfaces. Blank outer parts to show the mesh on internal surfaces. (Results only) |  |
 | Peel by Surface Toggles between hiding surfaces or volumes while results are displayed. (Results only) |  |
 | Z-Clip and Crinkle Cut Shows the interior of the model. If results are displayed, shows a three-dimensional interior view of the analysis mesh. |  |
 | Center of Rotation: Open the Rotation point Control dialog to change the center of rotation of the model. A sphere is drawn on the model to show the center of rotation while this dialog is open. | |
 | Standard Views and Incremental Rotation: Open the Standard Views dialog to: - Set standard orientations
- Rotate in discrete increments about the screen axes.
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 | Reset View: Click this to return the model to its default orientation and location. | |
 | Zoom to Fit: Rescale the model to fit entirely in the Graphics window. The orientation is preserved, and the model is centered. | |
 | Zoom to Visible Entities: Rescale the non-hidden parts of the model to fit entirely in the Graphics window. | |
 | One-Time Zoom: After clicking this icon, hold down the left mouse button and drag a box around the region to zoom. Release the button when finished dragging. Click the icon to zoom again. | |
 | Synchronous Navigation: Unify navigation in multiple view ports. Ensures the orientation, location, and zoom are the same across all view ports. Navigation commands affect all ports simultaneously. | |
 | Navigation Cube: This is located in the lower-left corner of the Graphics window. - Click sides, edges, and corners of the cube to orient the model.
- Click the arrows around the outside of the cube to rotate the model to a different position.
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 | Drop Shadow: Use the Drop Shadow to add an eye-catching accent to your results images. This provides the effect of a shadow below the model geometry. |  |
 | Cut and Iso Labels: Every results plane and iso surface is displayed with a label. The number in the label matches the number in the Cut Surface and Iso Surface lists on the Results Task dialog. (Results only) |  |
 | Toggle Coordinate Axis and Number of Increments: Enable the display of the model coordinate axis and the axis bounding box. Control the number of increments with the up and down arrows. | |
 | Mirror Part Mirroring reflects the geometry about a plane. |  |
 | Show Selection List Restores the display of the Selection window (for setup tasks) or List window (for results tasks) | |
Window
 | Multiple Views Control the number and orientation of viewports on the Graphics window. |  |
Help
 | Click to open the Help System. |
 | Use the Search tool to locate information about using Autodesk Simulation CFD. There are two modes--Online and Local: Use the Online mode to search content on the Autodesk Simulation CFD Customer Portal. The Portal contains the latest Autodesk® Simulation CFD Help and other resources. Network connectivity is required. Use the Local mode to search the Help system contain with your Autodesk Simulation CFD installation. This option provides access to the comprehensive Autodesk Simulation CFD Help System, and does not require network connectivity. |
Selection Mode
Use this toolbar to set the selection mode (Volume, Surface, or Edge).
Alternatively, set the selection mode with either the right-click mouse menu or with the icons on the lower edge of the Selection window.
Solve
Use the Solve Toolbar to open the Solve quick edit dialog. This is one of several alternatives for accessing the Solve dialog.
Custom Toolbar Locations
To change the location of toolbars:
- Hover the mouse over the left edge of the toolbar.
- When the cursor changes to the move arrows, left click and drag the toolbar to the desired location
To dock a toolbar along any edge of the interface:
- Drag it near an edge and drop it into place.
- Alternatively, drop it outside of the interface.