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If your 3D model is disappearing when zooming out, chances are you need to update the clipping plane values. This article will show you how.
Option 1: Change the Perspective view clipping planes
If your 3D model is disappearing when you are using the normal interface zoom, it is likely you are using the Perspective view. If this is the case, follow these steps.
- In the Perspective view, click on the
menu in the top left corner.
- In the menu, select View > Clipping Planes…
- The Perspective View Clipping Planes dialog box opens:
- Adjust the following based on your needs:
- Near Clip Plane: Decrease this number if the object is disappearing when you zoom in.
- Far Clip Plane: Increase this value if the object is disappearing when you zoom out.
- Press OK when you’re done and test the zoom on the 3D model. Keep adjusting the clipping planes until you are satisfied.
| NOTE: Perspective view clipping plane changes are NOT included in the undo list. |
Option 2: Change the camera node clipping planes
If your 3D model is disappearing when you are moving the camera, follow these steps.
- Open the Camera Layer Properties by doing one of the following:
- In the Timeline view, double click the Camera layer.
- In the Node view, click the yellow box on the Camera node.
- In the Camera Layer Properties, find the Clipping Planes section.
- Adjust the following based on your needs:
- Near Plane: Decrease this number if the object is disappearing when the camera zooms in.
- Far Clip Plane: Increase this value if the object is disappearing when the camera zooms out.
- Press Close when you’re done and test the zoom on the 3D model. Keep adjusting the clipping planes until you are satisfied.
| NOTE: Camera node clipping plane changes ARE included in the undo list. |
Q&A
Question:
Why can’t I find the clipping plane settings?
Answers:
- If adjusting the Perspective view clipping planes, make sure the Perspective view is selected and that you are using the Perspective View menu to access the settings.
- If adjusting the camera clipping planes, make sure you are not trying to adjust the settings on the camera peg. They must be adjusted in the actual Camera node’s settings.