The graphical view of the model in the CAESAR II Structural Input dialog box lets you verify the model geometry for completeness and accuracy. As you enter and update the element data on the interactive Card Stack pane on the left, the graphical view on the right instantly displays any changes.
The Structural Steel Modeler 3D graphics engine shares the same general capabilities as the graphics model in the Classic Piping Input. The software displays many of the same toolbars as in the piping input, which let you zoom, orbit, pan, and perform several other actions on the model. You also can switch between orthographic and perspective views as well as alternate between volume to a single line mode.
From the model, you can show or hide the supports and restraints, anchors, the compass, node numbers, and element lengths. In addition, you can change the size of restraints relative to the structural elements.
The graphics view displays in the right pane when you define enough information in
the Card Stack pane. For example, if you specify the method as Method 2 - Node/Element Specifications in the Structural Steel Wizard, and you have only specified the Nodes in the list of commands, the software does not display anything in the graphical
view because there is not yet a model to show. However, after you define a single
element (Elem) between two points in space, the software displays the corresponding element in the
graphical view. When using Method 1 - Element Definitions (EDIM), which is similar to defining elements in the CAESAR II Classic Piping Input, the corresponding graphic element displays after you specify the EDim command parameters.
You can resize or disable the Card Stack pane to allow the graphical view to fill the entire screen. Additionally, you can
dock the Card Stack pane on or off the main window. After you dock the pane, you can remove it completely
from the view or close it. To show or hide the Card Stack pane, click 
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The CAESAR II Structural Input dialog box has a Change Display Option that lets you change the default colors for all steel elements and restraints. For more information, see Configuring 3D Graphics.
Loads, such as uniform or wind, are not available in graphics mode in the Structural
Steel Modeler.
You can also flip the coordinate system automatically between displaying the Y-axis
up (or Y-up) to the Z-axis up (or Z-up) in the Structural Steel Modeler. The software
modifies all relevant data match with the new coordinate system. Click Vertical 
to insert the VERTICAL command into the command list, and then select Y or Z-from the axis parameter options.