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AUTODESK ECOTECT ANALYSIS
The Desktop Component Interface
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Main MenuItems in the main menu contain most of the
commands you will use to operate the program.
Main ToolbarThis contains action items that affect the properties
of objects or direct the operation of the program.
Date / Time ToolbarThis toolbar allows you to change the date and
time for the current shadow display and for time-
based calculations.
Snap Settings ToolbarThis contains controls for interactive program
features such as snap settings, grid sizes and
transformation settings.
Menus and Toolbars
Menu and toolbars are located along the top-left of the application.
Displays a brief
description of the
selected item.
Resets all toolbars to
default position.
These let you toggle
the visibility of each
toolbar.
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Command Entry ToolbarAllows you to directly enter script and lua commands
in Ecotect. Use the Enter key or green arrow to
execute the command.
Custom SliderInteracts with the OnSlider() event within dynamic
models. Typically models with embedded scripts that
use this slider will modify it’s name and unit values.
Stylus ToolbarProvides tools to use with a Tablet PC or pen-based
computer. The Model and Zones buttons display the
current Page’s context menu.
Movie ToolbarThe controls used to create movies and animations.
These are usually located in the Display Settings
control panel, but are moved here whenever you
open this tab.
The User Toolbar
User ToolbarProvides a set of user-customisable buttons. Use
the ‘…’ button to display the toolbar editor
dialog in which you can add, edit and remove
your own buttons. Each button can be used to
execute a command, call as script or run an
external application.
You can use the value shown at the bottom of this
toolbar to observe selected data from the
Selection Information control panel.
Undo Steps ListThis is simply a list of the last few action that you
have done that are available to be undone.
A tabbed set of user tools is also optionally available.
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Control Panels
Selection InformationInformation and settings for the currently
selected object, node or zone.
Zone ManagementA list of zones in the current model.
Material AssignmentDisplays and assigns primary and alternate
materials for the currently selected object(s).
Display SettingsTools for controlling what is displayed in the
3D model.
Visualisation SettingsVisualisation controls for the OpenGL
hardware rendering engine.
Shadow SettingsControls for displaying shadows and shading
functions.
Analysis GridControls for positioning and calculating the
analysis grid.
Rays & ParticlesControls for spraying acoustic rays and
particles within the model.
Scripts & WizardsAllows you to add complex parametric
objects as well as listing scripts and wizards
from any folders you choose.
Object TransformationControls for numerically transforming selected
objects and nodes.
Export ManagerQuick access to model export options.
Control panels are located on the right-hand side.
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Zoom Window Allows you to select a zoom region in the current view. Simply click the Left Mouse button at one corner of the desired region, drag the cursor to the opposing corner and release it. If this icon is clicked with the Right Mouse button, the last view change is undone.
Fit GridFits the display grid to the extent of all currently visible objects in the model.
Zoom All/SelectedZooms the view to fit selected objects. If nothing is selected, all are used.
Zoom GridZooms to fit the current grid within the 3D Editor. If this icon is clicked with the Right Mouse button, all objects are fitted within the 3D Editor without any alteration to the grid.
View Controls
Resize GridBy resizing the grid to a particular section of a model, it is possible to zoom in and out of that section of model quickly and easily. In conjunction with the Zoom Grid command, this is the preferred method for working on sections of a model, rather than repeatedly using the zoom in and out commands.
Copy ViewThis command copies the current view to the clipboard as either an enhanced Windows metafile (WMF) or as an RGB Windows bitmap (BMP), which you can then paste directly into other image manipulation or desktop publishing applications.
View control icons are located beneath the control panels.
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Right-Mouse Button
Rotating a 3D viewClicking and dragging the Right-Mouse Button allows you to rotate the current model view.
Panning a viewClick and drag the Right-Mouse Button whist holding down the CONTROL Key allows you to pan the current view.
Zooming a viewClick and drag the Right-Mouse Button whist holding down the SHIFT Key allows you to zoom the current view.
Perspective distortionClick and drag the Right-Mouse Button whist holding down the SHIFT and CONTROL Key allows you to adjust the perspective distortion within the current view.
Dynamically Changing the View
Arrow Keys
Rotating a 3D viewSimply press the Left/Right/Up/Down arrow keys.
Smaller incrementsHold the SHIFT Key to reduce the increment from 10deg to 1 deg.
Panning a viewHold down the CONTROL Key.
You can use the mouse or arrow keys to change the view.
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The status bar is located at the bottom of the main window.
Status Bar
If the application is busy, this area
displays either a progress bar or an
action description.
Current cursor snap settings - you
can toggle any of these by left-
clicking with the mouse.
Displays the status of the
application - whether it is Idle or
busy calculating something.
Displays the number of objects
selected and the total number of
objects in the model.
The first status bar sub-panel can also contain a
command entry text box, allowing you to enter
command shortcuts based on ECOTECT script
commands.
You can toggle this feature on/off using the
Command Entry Box item in the Tools menu or by
simply double-clicking the left mouse button in the
status bar.
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Main Work AreaThe area in the centre of the main application window is where you will do most of your
work.
Choosing a PageThe tabs running down the left side allow you to choose Pages which show different
aspects of the model, its associated data and analysis.
Pages in Main Application Window
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PROJECT Page
PROJECT PageShows textual and context
information relating to the project
itself and the site on which it sits.
Many different types of
information can be held within your
project.
This is also where you set the
location and orientation of the
building site.
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3D EDITOR Page
3D EDITOR PageDisplays the editable building
model, allowing you to add,
modify and delete building
elements.
These icons act on
selected objects in the 3D
Editor.
Use these icons to create
new objects in your
model.
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VISUALISE Page
VISUALISE PageShows a rendered view of the
model, complete with all the
analysis elements you choose to
display.
Use these tabs to create,
store and select different
model views.
Use the Visualization Settings
panel to control render and
sketchiness parameters.
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ANALYSIS Page
ANALYSIS PageDisplays graphical analysis
information such as solar radiation,
internal temperatures or reverberation
times.
Use these icons to fit,
capture, scale and lock the
current graph.
Use these tabs to select the type of
graphical analysis you wish to
run.
Both graphical and tabulated text
data is available for almost all
types of analysis.
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REPORTS Page
You can select from a wide
range of standard reports…
… as well as different
formatting options.
REPORTS PageDisplays an embedded HTML browser that has a number
of uses: to display embedded help within the software
as well as report tables which can be displayed as
either formatted text, styled HTML or sent direct to MS
Excel.
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SUMMARY
PAGE TABSAllows you to select from the five
main work pages.
PANEL TABSSelect from the eleven panels
tabs for performing actions.
TOOLBARSShortcuts to common menu
commands and settings.
MAIN MENUContains the commands you use
to operate the program.
VIEW TOOLBARAllows you to fit and adjust the
current model view.
STATUS BARShows settings and progress of
calculations.