Including 3D models in printouts

You can include the 3D model or IFC group model that is currently displayed in the IFC Model pane in printouts. To do this, you first need to configure one or more borders in Powerdraw to include a model area - the area in which the 3D model will appear in printouts. You can also include certain information about the current 3D model or IFC group model in printouts, by inserting a number of BIM-related fields into a border. Refer to the Powerdraw Help for details of how to do this.

Before printing, be sure to position and configure the 3D model or IFC group model so that it appears exactly as you want it to appear in the printout. You may want to display it in orthogonal or perspective mode, to zoom in or out and to hide or display certain objects. You can also use the Date field in the Timeline group on the 4D tab of the Ribbon or on the dockable Timeline Controls pane to display the 3D model at the appropriate date.

To select the border with which to print the active view, use the Border file group on the Details tab of the Print dialog.