Use the ViewCube to navigate 3D views. Use SteeringWheels or a 3Dconnexion 3D mouse to navigate 2D and 3D views.
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About the ViewCube
Use the ViewCube navigation tool to receive visual feedback of the current orientation of a model. You can also use the ViewCube tool to adjust the viewpoint of the model.
About the ViewCube Menu
Use the ViewCube menu to restore and define the Home view of a model, switch between view projection modes, and change the interactive behavior and appearance of the ViewCube.
About the Navigation Bar
The navigation bar provides access to navigation tools, including the ViewCube® and SteeringWheels.
About SteeringWheels
SteeringWheels are tracking menus (that follow your cursor) from which you can access different 2D and 3D navigation aids from a single tool.
About the Wheel Menu
Use the Wheel menu to switch between the big and mini wheels that are available, go to the Home view, change the preferences of the current wheel, and control the behavior of the orbit, look, and walk 3D navigation tools.
About the 2D Navigation Wheel
Use the 2D navigation wheel to access basic 2D navigation tools or when you do not have a pointing device with a scroll wheel.
About View Object Wheels
With the View Object wheels (big and mini), you can view individual objects or features in a model.
About Tour Building Wheels
Use the Tour Building wheels (big and mini), to move through a model, such as a building, an assembly line, ship, or oil rig. You can also walk through and navigate around a model.
About Full Navigation Wheels
The Full Navigation wheels (big and mini) contain common 3D navigation tools used for both viewing an object and touring a building.
About Reorienting the Current View
ViewCube is used to reorient the current view of a model. You can reorient the view of a model with the ViewCube by clicking pre-defined areas to set a preset view current, click and drag to freely change the view angle of the model, and define and restore the Home view.
Define a Home View
The Home view is a special view stored with a model that makes it easy to return to a known or familiar view.
Examine Objects with the ViewCube
You can lock the ViewCube to one or more selected objects by clicking the Lock to Selection option from the ViewCube context menu.
Orient a 3D View
Using the ViewCube, you can orient a 3D view to any plan, elevation, section or 3D view in the project.
Customize the Navigation Bar
Select the displayed tools and reposition the navigation bar by using options on the navigation bar menu.
Use the Center Tool
With the Center tool, you can define the center of the current view of a model.
Use the Forward Tool
You use the Forward tool to change the magnification of the model by increasing or decreasing the distance between the current point of view and the pivot point.
Use the Look Tool
Use the Look tool to rotate the current view vertically and horizontally.
Use the Orbit Tool
Use the Orbit tool to change the orientation of a model.
Use the Pan Tool
Use the pan tool to move the model up, down, to the left, and to the right.
Use the Rewind Tool
Use the Rewind tool to retrieve previous views from the navigation history.
Use the Up/Down Tool
Use the Up/Down tool to adjust the height of the current viewpoint along the model's Z axis.
Use the Walk Tool
Use the Walk tool to navigate through a model as if you were walking through it.
Use the Zoom Tool
Use the Zoom tool to change the zoom magnification of a model.