The Zoom Out Tool is used to move the camera backward to expand the field of view.
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_out" into the Command Line, at the top of the notification window, and press the Enter/Return key.
Note: This tool can be used via the Middle Mouse Scroll Wheel without interrupting other tool processes. This usage is noted below.
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1. Click on a point within the drawing screen to zoom out from that location. This point of focus will be placed at the center of the screen for easier viewing.
Reset:
After using this tool, it automatically resets; you can choose a different tool or select another point to zoom out from.
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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1. Use the mouse Scroll Wheel to zoom out. Move the scroll wheel in a clockwise motion. The 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.
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Escape (Esc): Cancels current tool and activates the default tool (Pan Tool).
Space: Resets this tool.
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Also See:
View Toolbar