Graphics in a Visual Assembly

Use the 3D View to view a graphic of the visual assembly to use as a visual verification of cost items you have added to the visual assembly. The graphic changes as you add and remove cost items from the visual assembly.

The graphic that is shown should not be used as a design specification. The graphics don't show relative dimensions or accurate counts of some cost items, such as the number of rebar rods in a wall.

You can change the background color of the 3D area. Each visual assembly type retains the background color assigned to it. The color change is not global to all visual assemblies.

Note: To open a visual assembly, open a job in the Manage Estimates screen (click Estimating > Estimating > Manage Estimates in the All Tasks pane, select the job you want to open, and click OK), then do one of the following:

  • From the Estimate tab, double-click on the visual assembly.

  • From the Takeoff tab, double-click on the takeoff item that represents the assembly, then double-click on the assembly name.

  • From the Catalog tab, open the Visual Assemblies folder and double-click on the assembly.