Set visual effects in InfoAsset Manager

Step-by-step guide

In InfoAsset Manager, the GeoPlan allows control of visual effects, such as selection color, hill shading settings, theme keys, and theme graphic quality.

To access the visual settings:

1. Right-click the GeoPlan and select Properties & Themes.
   
2. In the Properties and Themes dialog, switch to the Visual tab to explore the various options.
3. Click Apply to see the effect of changes on the GeoPlan.
   

To change the Selection Colors for objects displayed on the GeoPlan:

4. In the Selection Colors group, click More (…) next to one of the options, such as Network.
5. In the Color picker, select a new color.
6. Click OK.
   

Hill shading simulates a light source (the sun) and can be pointed towards the model. The best hill shading effects are found by trial and error and vary depending on the ground model.

7. In the Hill shading group, select On.
8. Adjust the settings accordingly.
   

To fine tune theme visibility in the key window or in printouts:

9. In the Theme Keys group, select Change themes shown in key window or Change themes shown in print legend.
10. In the Thematic key window, select or deselect themes as needed.
11. Click OK.
    

The Graphic Quality slider governs the switching between two different types of Microsoft Graphics Device Interface, GDI and GDI+, which are responsible for representing graphical objects and transmitting them to output devices, such as monitors and printers.

The Miscellaneous group includes additional settings to select or deselect, as needed.

12. For example, when using a ground model, enable Show ground level in coordinates panel to display the ground level on the status bar.