The view options in SiteSolve are essential for navigating and analysing project. These tools enable the exploration of designs from various perspectives, adjustment of visibility settings, and creation of visual outputs.

The view options are located in the View section of the main menu, where several tools to adjust how your project is displayed are on hand. These tools are designed to help examine the project from multiple angles and levels of detail.

Zoom extents

The Zoom Extents tool centres the camera on the entire site and adjusts the zoom level so that the entire project fits within the viewport. This is useful for getting a broad overview of the design.

Zoom to site

Similar to Zoom Extents, the Zoom to Site tool centres the camera on the site but zooms to the active site and the site boundary, ensuring the site fits within the viewport for detailed examination.

Bird’s eye view

The Bird’s Eye View tool switches the camera to a top-down perspective, providing a plan view of the entire site. This view is particularly useful for layout and spatial analysis.

Measure

Distance and area measuring tools

• Measure a distance
  Click two points in the viewport to measure the distance between them on the ground plane. This tool is useful for checking dimensions and verifying spacing.
  
  
• Measure an area
  Draw around an area on the ground plane to measure its surface area. This tool helps in calculating space allocations for different parts of the site.
  

Split screen view

The Split Screen View allows dividing the screen into two viewports, enabling comparing of two different perspectives or details of the site simultaneously. This feature is useful for side-by-side comparisons of design alternatives.

Walkabout

Walkabout mode allows to navigate through site at eye level, simulating a real-world walkthrough. Use WASD keys and the mouse to move around the site. This immersive view is ideal for assessing the human-scale experience of your design.

Take screenshot

Capture an image of the current viewport and save it as a PNG file in the Project or Personal Drive. This is useful for documenting specific views or for presentation purposes.

Screenshot all options

Generate 3 screenshots for each stored idea and save it as a PNG file in the Project or Personal Drive. This tool automates the process of creating visual documentation for multiple projects.

Ortho mode

The Ortho button toggles between orthographic projection and perspective view. Orthographic view is useful for technical analysis as it maintains scale without distortion, while perspective view provides a more realistic 3D representation.

View settings sidebar

The View Settings Sidebar offers additional controls to fine-tune the visibility and presentation of elements within the project.

• Visibility
  Adjust the visibility of different components of the massing model. For example, hide certain building floors or envelopes to focus on specific aspects of the design.
  
  
• Display overlay settings
  Control the visibility of user interface components, such as on-screen data and guides.
  
  
• Sun position
  Set the date and time to control the position of the sun, which affects shadows and lighting in your model. This is particularly useful for shadow analysis and understanding the impact of natural light on your design.
  
  
• Analysis results
  Analyse and display the viewpoints and sunlit hours for the generated site