3D view rotation challenge

Hi Oto,

This method seems pretty simple:

1. Create a planar shape from a Top orientation which bisects the mesh. 
2. With the Trim Surfaces command, trim the new surface with the red mesh 
3. Copy the new surface vertically 
4. Key in Rotate View Points, follow the prompts and snap to the appropriate points on the two copies of the new surface
5. Select the view to be rotated
6. Save the view
7. Repeat steps 4 - 6 three more times 

Here's a short video to illustrate the method:

Regards,
Ron

This may work I have to check if this same approach could work with reality meshes. If trim will not work then I could project line on mesh and try to use that.. Only issue that for some reason it doesn't perfectly align with the outline.

Challenge defeated!

Easy by cheating with VBA 
That is what I am trying to prove that standard tools require many operations to do it. Best is to avoid using real coordinates.

Oto said:

Easy by cheating with VBA

I saw no challenge rules stating otherwise...

Oto said:

That is what I am trying to prove that standard tools require many operations to do it. Best is to avoid using real coordinates.

It depends on what you define as the threshold for many. If you want a different alternative for consideration (using standard tools only), try this:

I mean, yes it works, but why take a longer, more painful route?

#TurnToTheDarkSide #EmbraceYourInnerVBA

The more approaches the better.

There was such approach also:

dominic SEAH said:

I think that you could also use the Place Section Callout tool to generate a view that is aligned with the selected edge (vertices) whilst preserving the Z- direction.

The Place Section Callout tool works with Accudraw and you would place the Section Callout in a Top view.

After placing the Section Callout, you can use the Apply View button from the Menubar (Camera Position should be set).

Once placed, the SC can be moved and rotated to align with another face as needed using Accudraw + Snaps.

Oto said:

The more approaches the better.

Its a classic example of how you can solve a problem in MicroStation in many different ways, each one formulated by different people with a different mindset on how to approach the challenge.

Oto said:

The more approaches the better.

Its a classic example of how you can solve a problem in MicroStation in many different ways, each one formulated by different people with a different mindset on how to approach the challenge.