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Orbit Tools

Set of navigation tools for rotating the model around a pivot point while the view remains fixed. These tools are not available in a 2D workspace.

The following orbit tools are available:

  • Orbit . Moves the camera around the focal point of the model. The up direction is always maintained, and no camera rolling is possible.
  • Free Orbit . Rotates the model around the focal point in any direction.
  • Constrained Orbit . Spins the model around the up vector as though the model is sitting on a turntable. The up direction is always maintained.

Orbit

The tool is activated by clicking Orbit in the Orbit drop-down on the navigation bar. It behaves the same way as the Orbit tool on the SteeringWheels. You can use the Options Editor to switch back to the legacy Orbit mode.

Free Orbit

The tool is activated by clicking Free Orbit in the Orbit drop-down on the navigation bar. You can use the Options Editor to switch back to the legacy Examine mode.

Constrained Orbit

The tool is activated by clicking Constrained Orbit in the Orbit drop-down on the navigation bar. You can use the Options Editor to switch back to the legacy Turntable mode.

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