Creating a New 3D Camera View

You can create a new 3D view by placing a new camera in your 2D plan view. Once you’ve inserted the camera, you specify the camera angle and viewing field angle by rotating and clicking your mouse.

To create a new 3D camera view:

1. While in 2D plan view, select View > 3D Camera Views > Place New Camera, or click the 3D Camera Views button on the Basic View Control toolbar and select Place New Camera. A camera is attached to your cursor, ready to be inserted.

2. Click to insert the camera where you want it.

3. Move your cursor in the direction you want to view. Moving the cursor back and forth changes the camera angle.

4. Once you have the desired direction and angle in place, click to select a location for the target.

5. Once you’ve defined the position and angle of your camera, the 3D view is instantly displayed.

The view will appear on your 3D Camera Views menu and toolbar flyouts for easy access. (By default, the first view you create is called Camera1).