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Model Orientation Commands

Spin: Rotate the model on the screen.
Pan: Move the model on the screen.
Zoom: Bring the model towards or away from you.
Standard Orientation: An orientation that serves as a familiar starting point for viewing the model. 

 

Task 1-2. Practice using Spin, Pan, and Zoom with the ENGINE_BLOCK.

  1. To spin the model, press and hold the middle mouse button and move the mouse in various directions.
  2. Click Saved View List  from the main toolbar (top of the screen).
    • Select Standard Orientation.
  3. Zoom in and out on the model:
    • Place the mouse cursor over a desired area of the model.
    • Press CTRL, press and hold the middle mouse button, and move the mouse towards you to zoom in. 
    • Press CTRL, press and hold the middle mouse button, and move the mouse away from you to zoom out.

Note
The location of the cursor determines the target area for zooming.

  1. If you have a wheel mouse, try zooming by rolling the wheel:
    • Roll the mouse wheel towards you to zoom in (without the CTRL key).
    • Roll the mouse wheel away from you to zoom out.
  2. Click Saved View List from the main toolbar.
    • Select LEFT.
  3. Pan the model around the screen:
    • Press SHIFT, press and hold the middle mouse button, and move the mouse in various directions.
  4. Click Saved View List from the main toolbar.
    • Select Standard Orientation.

Tip

You can press CTRL + D as a shortcut to the Standard Orientation.