In Snaptrude, you can capture snapshots of your model by customizing your model views, which can be later utilized for presentations or other purposes. You can adjust the camera position to achieve the desired view, save these scenes within the model, and easily access them for viewing. Additionally, you can export these views as images in formats such as .jpeg, .png, or .jpg directly onto your systems.
Adjusting View Settings
Begin by creating a project on Snaptrude and navigate to the views to adjust the visual settings.
1. Canvas Setting
a. Canvas Color: Adjust the Canvas color settings. Use the color slider, or enter the RGB, HSL, or hex code for precise color settings.
b. Perspective - Orthographic view: Switch the view from perspective to orthographic by selecting the respective options.
c. Color mode: If you wish to change from texture to monochrome click on the color mode dropdown and select the respective option.
d. Advance Settings: For other view settings such as hiding/unhiding axes or edges from your model activate the 'Advance Settings' option.
Show Axis: Hide axes visible in the view by deselecting the Show Axis option.
Show edges: Hide the edges of the objects in view by deselecting the Show Edges option.
2. Labels
Add label tags and designate areas within the 2D layout to create floor plan views. .
Step 1: Navigate to the 2D view. (Labels are only visible in this view.)
Step 2: Activate the tags for the rooms by clicking on the '+' against 'Labels' in the view settings tab.
Note: To hide the tags from the view, close the 'Labels' option
Step 3: To edit the tags and show only the labels, select the drop-down menu and deselect the 'Areas' option. Check it again to make it visible in the model.
Note: To learn about generating sheets and editing them, refer to the tutorial on Generating Sheets & Exporting to PDF.
3. Presentation Mode
Step 1: Enter the Presentation Mode by toggling the Presentation button on.
Pro-tip:
1. Use the Monochrome Mode for a closer view of how plans are created.
2: Save a specific view by selecting Save Scene in the views tab.
Other View Options
1. Adjust the views using the options available in the view tab. For instance, select the Front View to generate the front view of the tab.
Pro-tip: Refine the view by hiding edges and save this scene as a 'Front view'.
2. Pan & Orbit: Adjust to a specific view using the pan and orbit options. Then, select 'Save Scene' to save it.
3. Position Camera: Use the Position Camera from the view tab to position the view in a specific direction. Adjust it further while rotating and panning the view and select 'Save Scene' to save it.
Viewing Saved Scenes
All saved scenes will be visible under the views tab on the top right corner of the screen. Click on a particular image from the list to view it on the canvas.
Rename, update, or delete a view by selecting the three dots next to the respective options. (Refer to the next section to learn how to update a saved view).
Updating a Saved View
Step 1: Click on a view you wish to edit. Then return to the view settings to make changes.
Step 2: Make the necessary changes, such as changing the canvas color, modifying color mode, or adjusting other advanced settings.
Step 3: Once satisfied with the modifications in the view, head over to the specific view in views list, click on the three dots next to it and select 'Update' to save the changes.
The view will then be updated with the latest changes. This way, scenes can be created and saved for projects made on Snaptrude. (Next: Learn how to Export Saved Views)