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Viewing a Model from a Camera's Perspective

To view a model from a camera's perspective:
  • In the DisplayManager, in the Camera FM_Camera.gif folder, right-click the camera and select Camera View.
  • Press the space bar and click a camera view in the Orientation dialog box.
  • Click Camera View Tool_Camera_View.gif (View toolbar) or View > Display > Camera View . If more than one camera exists in the document, a dialog box appears asking you to choose one.
    When you view a model through a camera, the field of view is visible by default. Right-click in the graphics area and select Display Field of View Box to toggle the Field of View display.
    scene_fov_box_on.gif scene_fov_box_off.gif
    With Field of View Box enabled With Field of View Box disabled


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