To Orbit Around an Object with the Orbit Tool

To orbit around an object with the Orbit tool

  1. Press ESC to make sure no commands are active and to clear any previously selected objects.
  2. Select the objects in the model for which you want to define the pivot point.
  3. Display one of the View Object or Full Navigation wheels.
  4. Click and hold down the Orbit wedge.

    The cursor changes to the Orbit cursor.

  5. Drag to rotate the model.
  6. Release the button on your pointing device to return to the wheel.
Parent topic: Orbit Tool