Sometimes users wish to toggle a TerraModeler surface shaded model on/off in particular views. There isn’t a direct key-in, but it looks like you could do that by using the Evaluate Expression action in a TerraScan macro.
EvaluateExpression FnDisplayShaded On
This uses one of the function prototypes as outlined in the TerraModeler User Guide. In particular, it is using “int FnDisplayShaded( int Idv, int Vwb) ;” as found in the TerraModeler User Guide.
The expression as shown above toggles the shaded surface display on in view 1 for the first surface in the surfaces dialogue. You just need to refresh the display to see it. To toggle the same surface off in view 1 use:
EvaluateExpression FnDisplayShaded Off
Then refresh the display.
You can create a macro for each of these and then associate that macro with a function key, or a tool button to make them more user friendly.
I actually found a way to do this using Bentley’s Macro Recorder.
I then call that macro from a customization button or Fkey; I also string along another command to refresh view 1.
I was looking to find a way to do this.
However, I have Microstation Connect, and the examples given return a “Macro Failed” message.
Are the above examples correct, or do they simply not work with Connect? Is there another way to do this with Connect? Thanks.