Graphics Entities

ETBX animation panels can show numerous features of an analytical model, including three-dimensional geometry, applied loads, and boundary conditions. To minimize clutter, these graphical entities and their associated labels can be turned on or off using the Entity Properties dialog box.

To open the Entity Properties dialog box, choose the Display -> Entity Attributes menu item; or right-click in the main view and choose the Entity Attributes context menu item.

The Entity Properties dialog box has 3 tabs that define the various entity display properties: the Display tab, the Lines tab, and the Font tab. The sections that follow describe each tab in detail. When you are done editing the display properties, click the OK button to accept the new settings.

Display Tab

The Display Tab contains a list of all supported entity types. Select the Entity box beside an entity type to display all elements of that type in the main view. Select the Label box to display the labels associated with the entity type. Select a Color box to change the color used to draw all elements of the associate entity type.

Lines Tab

The Lines tab contains options to specify the style and thickness of the line used to draw the entity. Click the down arrow next to the Style box to change the line style. Click the up and down arrows next to the Weight input to change the line thickness.

Font Tab

Use the Font tab to change the font used to display the entity's label. This tab lets you modify the font face, style, color, and size.