You can select the pivot point around which to rotate the model, using the Center tool
The point of the arrow indicates the point at which the model will be centered.
The point defined by the Center tool provides a focal point for the Zoom tool and a pivot point for the Orbit tool.
- Center from the ribbon or Navigation bar
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- Click (), or select it from the Navigation bar.
- Click the location on the model where you would like set the center of rotation.
- Click from the ribbon or the Navigation bar to rotate the model with the new center of rotation.
- Click from the ribbon or the Navigation bar to zoom in on the model about the new center.
- Center from the SteeringWheel
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- Display one of the Full Navigation wheels or the big View Object wheel.
- Click and hold down the Center wedge.
- Drag the cursor over the model, until you reach the location that you would like to assign as the center.
- Release the button on your mouse.
- Use the Zoom tool or the Orbit tool to reorient the view of the model.
If you are using one of the Full Navigation wheels, hold down CTRL before using the Zoom tool.