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Editing perspective grids
You can define a new perspective grid, edit the grid, and store custom grid settings using the
Define Grids command. You can alter the grid’s attributes at any time.
The attributes of the perspective grid determine the look of your 3D objects. By defining the
number of vanishing points and their positions, as well as the grid cell size, you can alter the
viewer’s perspective.
To create a new perspective grid:
1
Select View > Perspective Grid > Define Grid to open the Define Grids panel.
2
Click New to create a new grid or click Duplicate to copy an existing grid.
3
To rename the grid, select the grid name from the list and enter the new name. You cannot use
the name of an existing grid.
4
For Vanishing Points, select a number from the pop-up menu: 1, 2, or 3.
5
Enter a value for the grid cell size. This value uses the units of measure specified for this
document.
6
To change the grid color, click the Left, Right, or Horizontal Grid color swatches, and select a
new color from the color palette.
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When you have finished defining the grid, click OK.
To edit an existing grid:
1
Select View > Perspective Grid > Define Grid.
2
In the Define Grids dialog box, select the grid you want to modify.
3
Change the grid settings and click OK.