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Editing perspective grids
You can define a new perspective grid, edit the grid, and store custom grid settings using the Define Grids command. You can alter the grid's attributes at any time.
The attributes of the perspective grid determine the look of your three-dimensional objects. By defining the number of vanishing points and their positions, as well as the grid cell size, you can alter the viewer's perspective.
To create a new perspective grid:
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Choose View > Perspective Grid > Define Grid to open the Define Grids panel.
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Click New to create a new grid or click Duplicate to copy an existing grid. |
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To rename the grid, select the grid name from the list and enter the new name. You cannot use the name of an existing grid. |
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For Vanishing Points, choose a number from the pop-up menu, 1, 2, or 3. |
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Enter a value for the grid cell size. This value uses the units of measure specified for this document. |
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To change the grid color, click the Left, Right, or Horizontal Grid color swatches, and choose a new color from the color palette. |
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When you have finished defining the grid, click OK. |
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To edit an existing grid:
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Choose View > Perspective Grid > Define Grid. |
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In the Define Grids dialog box, select the grid you want to modify. |
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Change the grid settings and click OK. |
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To delete a grid:
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Choose View > Perspective Grid > Define Grid. |
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Select the grid name and click Delete. |
To replace a grid in the grid list, delete the unwanted grid and then create a new one. |
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To alter the grid angles and orientation:
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Select the Perspective tool. |
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Drag a gridline to adjust it. A small arrow beside the pointer indicates that the pointer is over an active area.
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Adjust the grid in the following ways: |
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To hide or show a grid associated with a particular vanishing point, double-click the vanishing point. A small arrow remains to mark the vanishing point's location.
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To hide or show a grid floor, double-click the horizon line. A line remains to show the horizon's location.
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To create a new grid by modifying an existing grid:
Hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Macintosh) as you drag the grid with the Perspective tool. The new perspective grid appears in the Define Grids dialog box with the default name numbered in sequence (for example, Grid 2).
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