Optimize Plant 3D view creation with SuCri setting DetailOrthoCube. Avoid unwanted geometries in drawings. Learn how to obtain clean, object-specific views.
Problem Description
During view creation in Plant 3D (e.g., via SuCri Module 4), it can happen that unwanted geometries are displayed on the drawing,
which are actually outside of the desired support or component area.
This occurs particularly when two or more supports (holding structures) cross or overlap each other in the 3D model.
Example
- Two supports are spatially close to each other or intersect slightly.
- During ortho view creation, Plant 3D automatically creates an OrthoCube around the entire model,
which encompasses both supports.
- As a result, geometries within this cube are also displayed on the drawing,
even though they do not belong to the desired view.
Background
By default, Plant 3D creates a single OrthoCube around all selected objects during automatic view generation.
As soon as objects spatially overlap, Plant 3D expands this cube
until it encloses the complete geometry of both supports.
This leads to superfluous components or structures appearing in the drawing,
even though they are not part of the desired view.
Solution
The solution is provided by the SuCri setting DetailOrthoCube.
When this option is activated, SuCri first creates an individual OrthoCube for each object.
Subsequently, these individual cubes are merged into a common cube,
which exactly covers the area relevant for the view creation.
This ensures that only the desired objects are considered,
and overlapping or crossing geometries outside of the supports no longer appear on the drawing.
Recommendation
- Activate the setting DetailOrthoCube in the SuCri settings if multiple supports or complex steel assemblies are present in the model.
- This ensures that every drawing contains clean, object-specific views.
- This setting is particularly helpful for projects with closely spaced supports, e.g., in pipe bridges or plant areas with a dense structure.