View Controls

The View Controls bar allows the user to manipulate the current view in 3D VIEW or LAYER VIEW. Depending which view the user is in, different tools are available.

Restores the default view angle (as shown in the 3D VIEW screenshot)

When the Rotate button is selected, the left mouse button and movement of the mouse rotates the view. Alternatively, clicking the right mouse button is a shortcut to this function.

When the Move button is selected, the left mouse button and movement of the mouse moves the view. Alternatively, clicking the middle mouse button (if present) is a shortcut to this function.

When the Zoom button is selected, the left mouse button and movement of the mouse zooms the view. Alternatively, scrolling the middle mouse button (if present) is a shortcut to this function.

The Select Part tool allows the user to perform three functions:

• select a part by clicking on it
• move a part around on the X and Y axes on the bed by clicking and holding while moving the mouse.
• move a part along the Z axis by clicking on the 3D black arrow (see below) and dragging the model up or down.

Once selected, the part will display slightly brighter and a 3D black arrow icon ( will appear above.

Movement Distance

The Snap Grid setting governs the increment of movement distance.