How to insert and edit objects

Under Positioning, users can adjust the location of the object by using the icons.

Note: The Shift step length field determines the distance moved when using the Move selection up, Move selection down, Move selection left and Move selection right icons. The Rotate step length determines the degrees rotated when using the Rotate selection left and Rotate selection right icons.

Users can also access additional options under the tabs:

• Under the Positioning tab, users can adjust the height of the object by entering new values into the Space top edge, Space middle and Space bottom edge fields.
  
  
• Under the Rotation tab, users can use the icons to rotate and tilt the object. If the object is tilted, the Put in upright position icon returns the platform to the default position.
  Note: The Rotate step length field determines the degrees moved when using the Rotate selection left, Rotate selection right, Tilt left, Tilt right and Tilt forwards icons.
  
  
• Under the Size tab, users can adjust the dimensions of the object by entering new values into the Scale fields; Width, Height and Depth. Users can also left-click the Keep proportions switch to retain the objects current width, height and depth ratios. Click the Reset scale button to return the objectto its original size.
  Note! Manufacturer's objects that have been rescaled may not be available to order from the manufacturer in those dimensions.
  
  
• Under the Type tab, users can click the icons below Choose the wall measuring type, to select different measurements to be displayed.
  Note: Measurements are only visible in 2D view.

Under Manufacturers object, users can:

• View information about the object in the Article number, Order number, Name, Manufacturer, Material group and Product group fields.
  
  
• Rescale the object by entering new information in the Size fields; Width, Height and Depth.
  Note! Manufacturer's objects that have been rescaled may not be available to order from the manufacturer in those dimensions.
  
  
• Save the object as a favourite by clicking the Save as favourite button.
  Note: For more information, see Inventory favourites.
  
  
• Toggle the generation of an automatic material area around the object by clicking the Automatic material area switch.
  
  
• Cut a hole in the object by clicking the Cut hole button.
  Note: For more information, see How to cut a hole for a washbasin.
  
  
• Convert the object into a platform by clicking the Convert to platform button.
  Note: For more information, see How to insert and edit a platform.
  
  
• Change the light profile used for rendering by clicking the IES light profile field and selecting a new option.
  Note: For more information on rendering, How to render images.

Under Variations, users can click the Colour field to select a new colour for the object. Users can also see object information in the Info fields.

Note! That Variations section is not available for all manufacturer's objects. It is only available if the manufacturer offers different versions of that object. 

For information on the Tub assistant section, see How to use the tub assistant.

Note! The Tub assistant is not available for all objects. It is typically only available for bath tubs.

For information on the Water section, see How to fill a bath tub with water.

Note: For other water effects, see How to insert water effects.

Note! The Water section is not available for all objects. It is typically only available for bath tubs.