3DORBIT (Command)

Rotates the view in 3D space, but constrained to horizontal and vertical orbit only.

Access Methods

Toolbar:

Menu: View > Orbit > Constrained Orbit.

Pointing device: Press Shift and click the mouse wheel to temporarily enter 3D Orbit mode.

Shortcut Menu: Start any 3D navigation command, right-click in the drawing area, and click Other Navigations Modes Constrained Orbit (1).

Summary

Selecting one of more objects before starting this command limits the display to those objects only.

While the command is active, right-click to display additional options from a shortcut menu.

3DORBIT activates a 3D Orbit view in the current viewport. You can view your entire drawing or select one or more objects before starting the command.

When 3DORBIT is active, the target of the view stays stationary and the camera location, or point of view, moves around the target. However, it appears as if the 3D model is turning as the mouse cursor is dragged In this way, you can specify any view of the model.

The 3D Orbit cursor icon appears. If you drag the cursor horizontally, the camera moves parallel to the XY plane of the world coordinate system (WCS). If you drag the cursor vertically, the camera moves along the Z axis.

Note: You cannot edit objects while the 3DORBIT command is active.

While the command is active, you can access additional 3DORBIT options from a shortcut menu by right-clicking in the drawing area. See 3D Orbit Shortcut Menu.