There are different styles of wheels available in either the big or mini size.
The primary method of interaction with SteeringWheels is to press and drag a wedge.
When you display SteeringWheels the first time, and a 3D view is current, the First Contact balloon for the wheels displays. The First Contact balloon is an introduction to the wheels.
Appearance of the Wheels
You can control the appearance of the wheels by switching between the different styles of wheels that are available, or by adjusting the size and opacity. Wheels (except the 2D Navigation wheel) are available in two different styles: big and mini.
The size of a wheel controls how large or small the wedges are and whether labels appear on the wheel. The opacity level controls the visibility of the objects in the model behind the wheel.
Wheel Tooltips, Tool Messages, and Tool Cursor Text
As you move the cursor over each button on a wheel, tooltips display below the wheel. They tell you what action takes place when you click the wedge or button.
Like tooltips, tool messages, and cursor text display when you activate one of the navigation tools on a wheel. Tool messages provide instructions about using the tool. Tool cursor text displays the name of the active navigation tool near the cursor. Disabling tool messages and cursor text affects only the messages that display when using the mini wheels or the big Full Navigation wheel.
Wheel menu
The Wheel menu contains options to:
- Switch between the big and mini wheels that are available.
- Go to the Home view.
- Change the preferences of the current wheel.
- Control the behavior of the orbit, look, and walk 3D navigation tools.
The current wheel and program determine which menu items are available on the Wheel menu.
Types of Wheels
The following are the different wheels that are available.
2D Navigation Wheel
With this wheel, you can access the basic 2D navigation tools. It is useful when you do not have a pointing device with a scroll wheel.
View Object Wheels
With the View Object wheels (big and mini), you can view individual objects or features in a model. The big (basic) View Object wheel is optimized for new 3D users. The mini View Object wheel is optimized for experienced 3D users.
Options on the mini View Object wheels:
Tour Building Wheels
With the Tour Building wheels (big and mini), you can move through a model, such as a building, assembly line, ship, or oil rig. You can also walk through and navigate around a model. The big Tour Building wheel is optimized for new 3D users. The mini Tour Building wheel is optimized for experienced 3D users.
Options on the mini Tour Building wheel:
Full Navigation Wheels
The Full Navigation wheels (big and mini) combine the 3D navigation tools found on the View Object and Tour Building wheels. You can view individual objects, and walk through and around a model. The big and mini Full Navigation wheels are optimized for experienced 3D users.
Options on the mini Full Navigation wheel: