Using the embedded viewer

The embedded viewer is available when you click the Graphics tab in Structure Manager and allows you to view graphics attached to assemblies and components in the structure tree. The embedded viewer provides a similar visualization capability as the View Structure Tree context in stand-alone Lifecycle Visualization; consequently, you can complete most visualization procedures in stand-alone Lifecycle Visualization or in the embedded viewer. Typically, you use the embedded viewer in Structure Manager to visualize 3D assemblies or structures.

Note If a UG ALTREP occurrence note type is attached to the selected structure line, you visualize the underlying item revision that is associated with the UGALTREP dataset with an IMAN_UG_altrep relationship. The dataset must also have the same name as the name defined in the UG ALTREP occurrence note. (The UGALTREP dataset does not have to be the same ALTREP but it must have the same name.) If the UG ALTREP occurrence note does not exist or the UGALTREP dataset is not found, the item revision's IMAN_Rendering relationship with the DirectModel dataset defines the visualization. If a revision rule is applied and the current revision does not contain an UGALTREP dataset with the same name as the one used in the assembly, the ALTREP is not displayed in the Graphics panel. You can also view and mark up schematic diagrams in the viewer, including electrical routing, hydraulic, and piping diagrams. To view schematics, the administrator sets a site preference to the corresponding view type, for example, Piping System View. If this preference is not set, you can only view 2D and 3D images. When in schematic mode, the following features are available: Selection Visualize components Depending on your authoring tool, some parts of a schematic may be displayed as JT geometries (blocks) that represent the components. Preferences Zoom Pan Seek View All Rubber band Image capture Product views Print Measure Markup You can anchor markups to any appropriate component type. The following standard Lifecycle Visualization features are not available in schematic mode: Edit color/translucency Insert View control Export 3D Repositioning Rotation PMI Clearance analysis Cross section Navigation Visibility