Zoom In Tool

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The Zoom In Tool is used to enlarge the drawing screen.

 

Using the Zoom in Tool:

From the Toolbar: Find the Rotate Tool icon ssViewZoomInTool on the View Toolbar  and Click on the tool. The tool is now active and ready for use.

 
From the Shortcut Key: The default shortcut key for the point tool is the letter " Number Pad + ". Simply press the key and the tool will be activated.

 
From the Command Line: Type "zoom_in" into the Command Line, at the top of the notification window, and press the Enter/Return key.

 

Note: The function of this tool can be performed via the Middle Mouse Scroll Wheel without interrupting other tool processes. This method is noted below.

 

1.        Click on a point within the drawing screen to zoom to that location. This point of focus will be placed at the center of the screen for easier viewing.

 

Reset:

After zooming in, the tool will automatically reset. You can choose a different tool or select another point on which to zoom in.

 

Note: Zooming in or Zooming out too far may cause the loss of the drawing grid. See the topic Grid for more information.

 

1.        Use the mouse Scroll Wheel to zoom in--move the wheel forward.

Your mouse must contain a scroll wheel to use this feature.

 

No Reset (When using Mouse Wheel):

After using the scroll wheel to zoom, the zoom tool does not remain active, but the previously active tool reactivates. You can use other tools and within a tool process you may zoom in, zoom out and pan using the mouse without interrupting that tool's procedure. See Tool Concepts for more information.

 

Note: Zooming in or Zooming out too far may cause the loss of sight of the drawing grid. See the topic grid for more information.

 

 

keyboard_20 Escape (Esc): Cancels current tool and activates the default tool (Selection Tool)

 

 

 

Also See:

View Toolbar