Zoom Out Tool

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The Zoom Out Tool is used to move the camera backward to expand the field of view.

 

Using the Zoom Out Tool:

From the Toolbar: Find the Rotate Tool icon ssViewZoomOutTool 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

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

keyboard_20 Space: Resets this tool.

 

 

 

Also See:

View Toolbar