Preset Camera Views

Snap to views: front, side back, bottom.

Allow to choose object relative to snap view too as well.

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Matt Laszcz shared this idea · Oct 14, 2017 · Flag idea as inappropriate… · Admin →

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AdminJeanette Mathews (Product Manager, Dimension) responded · Oct 23, 2017

Thank you for the suggestion! Absolutely top/back, etc. views are very helpful. Something we are looking into!

7 comments

Jens Ulrich Kriebeler commented · July 17, 2019 8:13 AM · Flag as inappropriate

In version 2.3 you can now import objects. Therefore I created some as a temporary solution for the missing camera bookmarks and use them as masters for new projects. Nevertheless, it would be great if these presets were already included in DN and you could import camera settings into other DN projects. 3D data formats like Collada (that) or FBX contain camera position ;-)
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Franck Payen commented · April 5, 2019 9:58 PM · Flag as inappropriate

Everytime I'm doing some composition in Dimension, I see myself creating a top view camera, and more than often I also build a left view/front view in addition. Then I go back to my main camera.

Now I know how this works, and I start by creating a * star * preset, but having those under hand for ANY scene would be good.

Honestly, I think I never had a single "non demo" project where I would not move objects on a plane AT FIRST.

Then of course, I'll setup a camera and tweak things in 3D space to avoid graphic knots.

I suppose default storing of a top + left view doesn't make an heavier default file :)

(PS : Sorry, I can't edit my first post from the app).
Franck Payen commented · April 5, 2019 9:49 PM · Flag as inappropriate

Top view left view
Anonymous commented · November 26, 2018 1:13 PM · Flag as inappropriate

Ability to set camera view to TOP, BOTTOM, FRONT and BACK positions according to the ground plane.
Christopher Tyler commented · July 30, 2018 9:36 AM · Flag as inappropriate

There needs to be standard orthographic views (front, top, right, etc.). Right now it's too difficult to position things because of they aren't present (that I can find).
Hossein Bastani commented · November 5, 2017 3:42 AM · Flag as inappropriate

Hi and thank you for Dimension!

1. The render quality and easy setup is an advantage.
2. There is a leakage in having preset camera positions at a difinite angle. This wil help to have all renders at a same angle.
Alain Paradis commented · November 2, 2017 10:38 AM · Flag as inappropriate

UI:

A few more Camera Bookmarks would be useful:

Front
Left
Right
Top
Bottom

Reference: Illustrator's 3D effect cube UI with preset views.