Occasionally, it is necessary to add a graphical representation of a model to the CAESAR II Stress reports. The graphics view can be saved as a graphic by clicking File > Save As Graphics Image. The model geometry, colors, highlighting, Plot Settings legend, as well as restraints and most of the other options are transferred to the graphic. The default graphic file name is the job name with an extension .TIF. This is a standard Windows-supported image file extension that can be opened for viewing. The image resolution can also be changed in the Save Image dialog box.
This is a static graphic file.
You also have the option to save the graphics as .HTML file. After saving as .HTML CAESAR II creates two files in the current data directory using the current job name: *.HTML and *.HSF. Opening the .HTML file displays the corresponding .HSF file.
This is an interactive file.
The first time a CAESAR II-created .HTML file is opened with an Internet browser, you receive a message asking you to download a control from Tech Soft 3D. Answer Yes to allow the download, and the image displays. After the model displays, right-clicking the model shows the available viewing options such as orbit, pan, zoom, different render modes, and so on. The image can be printed or copied to the clipboard.
Internet Explorer (IE) version 5.0 and earlier may not display the image properly.
Intergraph CAS recommends IE6 or later.
You can use the Markups toolbar functions to add additional lines or annotations to the image.
The Markups toolbar, which you can access from the Classic Piping Input dialog box, contains the following functions.
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Freehand Markup - Draws a line in the model. Click and drag the mouse to draw the line. |
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Rectangle Markup - Draws a rectangle in the model. Click and drag the mouse to draw the rectangle. |
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Circle Markup - Draws a circle in the model. Click and drag the mouse to draw the circle. |
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Annotate - Adds a brief description to the model. The annotation may be especially useful in the output processor. The annotation text box is a single line. Annotation is printed and saved to the bitmap. Annotation is not saved to HTML. |
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Annotate w/Leader - Adds a brief description to the model. This annotation includes a leader line. Drag the annotation box to extend the leader. The annotation text box is a single line. The annotation with a leader stays with the model when you zoom, pan, rotate, or use any of the highlight options. Annotation is printed and saved to the bitmap. Annotation is not saved to HTML. |
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The markup annotation text box is a single line. The color and the font face/size cannot be changed. The default color is red.
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Markup annotations are saved to the .TIF file and spooled to the printer.
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The geometry and the text of the markup annotations are temporary. They are not saved with the model. The software removes these graphics from view with any action such as zoom, rotate, pan, or reset all.
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The color, font face, and size of the annotation text can be changed by clicking Home > Setup > Configure on the main window ribbon. For more information, see Configuring 3D Graphics.
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When you select an operator, the software keeps it active until you click another operator. (For example, Freehand Markup stays selected until you select Orbit or Pan.)