Grid

Overview

The grid is a visual reference tool used for navigation, section interpretation, and spatial checks. You can enable it in 2D or 3D and control spacing, labels, and wall display.

Where to Access Grid Settings

Open the Display tab in the ribbon.
Use the Grid controls.
Click Setup to open Grid Properties.

Grid Ribbon

Grid Properties

Grid Display Modes

2D Grid

Use 2D mode when working mainly in section views.

Grid 2D

3D Grid

Use 3D mode to visualize full project orientation and volume context.

Grid 3D

Main Grid Settings

Setting Group	Setting	Typical Values	Effect
Visibility	Display Grid	On / Off	Shows or hides grid lines.
Visibility	Display Graduations	On / Off	Shows or hides coordinate graduations.
Spacing	Grid X/Y/Z Spacing	Positive numeric values	Controls grid density on each axis.
Planes	Display XY/XZ/YZ Plane	On / Off	Controls which planes are shown in non-3D contexts.
Text	Text Size	Integer value	Changes grid label readability.
Text	Bold / Outline	On / Off	Improves label contrast.
Text	Custom Text/Outline Color	On / Off + color	Improves visibility with different backgrounds.
3D Grid	Display 3D Box	On / Off	Switches between planar and box-style grid view.
3D Grid	Axis Display Mode	Outer Edges, Closest Triad, Furthest Triad, Static Triad, Static Edges	Changes 3D axis style and placement.
3D Grid	X/Y/Z Grid Lines	On / Off	Controls axis line visibility in 3D.
3D Grid	XY/XZ/YZ Walls	On / Off	Displays semi-transparent grid walls.
3D Grid	Wall Color / Transparency	Color + None/10-90	Improves depth perception and orientation.
3D Grid	Fixed on Block Grid	On / Off	Matches display grid extent to default block grid extent.

Recommended Usage

Start with moderate spacing values for readability.
Use 3D grid with wall transparency for orientation during block model setup.
Enable Fixed on Block Grid when checking alignment with project block grid.
Keep label styling simple for performance on large projects.