Instead of importing the 3D data, Arbortext IsoDraw CADprocess also allows you to place it directly on the drawing sheet in the Arbortext IsoDraw window. The data is loaded as during the import process and appears in 3D mode with the coordinate system. The placed drawing can then be edited with the tools in 3D mode. Clicking OK in the 3D Projection-Set dialog box displays the drawing as a single entity in the Arbortext IsoDraw window. The drawing can then be converted back to 3D mode at any point using the 3D Transformation menu command and edited there using the tools.

The advantage over importing lies in the fact that the Link2Source™ technology used for placing retains the link to the 3D file. If the 3D file is replaced by an updated version, the placed drawing is also updated accordingly, irrespective of the perspective or orientation you have selected in 3D mode. When you edit a placed file with the tools in 3D mode, the update may be subject to restrictions. All settings you have selected for the projection will be applied for the update.