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Zoom

Use the options on the View tab > Navigate panel to resize the model.

Resize to Fit — Use this option to adjust the view to see the entire model.

It converts this:

to this:

This zooms in or out as required. So, it also zooms a microscopic image on the screen to one that just fits inside the window.

Tip: If you cannot see your model, click View tab > Navigate panel > Resize to Fit to centre the model at the middle of the screen.

Zoom:

  • Zoom to Box — Use the option to zoom in to a specific area of the image. Click and then use the left mouse button to drag a zoom box over a section of the model. PowerMill zooms in to the boxed area.

    It converts this:

    into this:

    Zoom box

  • Zoom In — Use this option to zoom in to the model. Click repeatedly until desired view is achieved. This zooms the model about the centre of the graphics window.
  • Zoom Out — Use this option to zoom out from the model. Click repeatedly until desired view is achieved. This zooms the model about the centre of the graphics window.
  • Tip: You can also resize a model by holding down the Ctrl key and the middle (or right) mouse button, and then dragging the mouse up to Zoom In or down to Zoom Out.

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