SteeringWheels

Access 2D and 3D navigation aids using Autodesk® SteeringWheels®.

In a 2D or 3D view, click

2D SteeringWheel	Full Navigation Steering Wheel	Basic View Object Wheel	Basic Tour Building Wheel

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About SteeringWheels
SteeringWheels are tracking menus that follow your cursor, providing tools for navigating views in a single interface.
Work with SteeringWheels
Display individual SteeringWheels and change their appearance and behavior.
Video: Use SteeringWheels to Create a Walkthrough
Navigate the model in real time with SteeringWheels.
Define the Center of the Model View
Use the SteeringWheels Center tool to define the center of the current view of a model.
Move Toward or Away from a Model
Use the SteeringWheels Forward tool to increase or decrease the distance between the current point of view and the pivot point.
Rotate the Current View
Use the SteeringWheels Look tool to rotate the current view vertically and horizontally.
Change the Orientation of a Model
Use the SteeringWheels Orbit tool to change the orientation of a model.
Move the Model Up, Down, Left and Right
Use the SteeringWheels Pan tool to move the model up, down, to the left, and to the right.
Retrieve Previous Views from the Navigation History
Use the SteeringWheels Rewind tool to retrieve previous views from the navigation history.
Adjust the Height of the Viewpoint Along the Model's Z Axis
Use the SteeringWheels Up/Down tool to adjust the height of the current viewpoint along the model's Z axis.
Walk Through a Model
Use the SteeringWheels Walk tool to navigate through a model as if you were walking through it.
Change the Zoom Magnification of a Model
Use the SteeringWheels Zoom tool to change the zoom magnification of a model.
SteeringWheels: Wheel Menu
Use the Wheel menu to switch between the big and mini wheels that are available. In the Home view, change the preferences of the current wheel and control the behavior of the orbit, look, and walk 3D navigation tools.
SteeringWheels: 2D Navigation Wheel
Use the 2D navigation wheel to access 2D navigation tools or when you do not have a mouse with a scroll wheel.
SteeringWheels: View Object Wheels
With the big and mini View Object wheels, you can view individual objects or features in a model.
SteeringWheels: Tour Building Wheels
Use the big and mini Tour Building wheels to move through a model. You can also walk through and navigate around a model.
SteeringWheels: 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.

Parent topic: Navigating Views