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The isometric view can be set from the [[Python console|Python console]].
The top view can be set from the [[Python console|Python console]].


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Revision as of 07:17, 24 November 2019

Std ViewTop

Menu location
View → Standard views → Top
Workbenches
All
Default shortcut
2
Introduced in version
-
See also
ViewFront, ViewRight

Description

Std ViewTop puts the camera in the 3D view looking down from above, in the direction of the negative Z axis, [0.0, 0.0, -1.0].

The top view sets the camera looking down, in the direction of the negative Z axis.

How to use

  • Go to the menu View → Standard views → Top.
  • Or press the Top button.
  • Or press 2 in the numerical pad of the keyboard.

Scripting

The top view can be set from the Python console.

It is a method of the ActiveView of the ActiveDocument. The ActiveView only exists when the graphical interface is available; it does not exist when FreeCAD is used in purely console mode.

import FreeCADGui as Gui
Gui.ActiveDocument.ActiveView.viewTop()

Gui.ActiveDocument.ActiveView.getViewDirection()