The Maxsurf application consists of a number of windows. Some windows contain tables with design data or calculations while others allow you to view the shape of your design. Maxsurf uses four of these “view windows” and each is slightly different to the other; not only in the direction from which the window allows you to view the model, but also in functionality. For example: in Perspective view, you can rotate and view the model in 3D whilst in the Profile view window you only get a 2D view of the side of the vessel.

In this section the different view directions and view window specific functionalities are described:

§   Body Plan Window

§   Plan and Profile Windows

§   Perspective Window

Also see

 View a video showing how to display contours in the different view windows.