The Zoom In Tool is used to enlarge the drawing screen.
From the Toolbar: Find the Rotate Tool icon 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.
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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.
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1. Use the mouse Scroll Wheel to zoom in--move the wheel forward.
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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.
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Escape (Esc): Cancels current tool and activates the default tool (Selection Tool)
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Also See:
View Toolbar