Hiding Viewport Frames in Module 4 Drawings
In this article, you will learn how to optimize the visual presentation of your Module 4 drawings by hiding distracting viewport frames. By pre-freezing the corresponding layer in the drawing template, the frames remain invisible while the actual view content continues to be displayed correctly.
Prerequisites
- Access to the Ortho template (DWT file), which serves as the basis for your Module 4 projects.
- Basic knowledge of layer management in Plant 3D.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Open the Ortho template (DWT file) that is used for creating your Module 4 drawings.
- Open the Layer Properties Manager.
- Locate the layer Defpoints or Vports (the designation depends on your specific configuration or version).
- Click on the icon in the Freeze column for the corresponding layer to pre-freeze it.
- Save the template.
Expected Result: When you now generate a new Module 4 drawing, the viewports are correctly created in the background, but the frames remain invisible. Only the content of the view is visible on the finished drawing.
Important Notes
- Best Practice: Make this change directly in the project template. This ensures that all future drawings automatically receive the correct display without frames.
- Warning: Only freeze the layer. It must not be deleted or locked, as Plant 3D technically requires the layer to ensure the control of views in the background.
- This method utilizes standard Plant 3D functions and is fully compatible with SuCri Module 4.
Troubleshooting
If the frames remain visible despite the changes, please check whether the viewport in the template is possibly located on a custom layer and adjust it accordingly.