Autodesk 256B1-05A761-1301 - AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite 2010, User Manual

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unchecked, the ViewCube uses the selected objects to calculate the center of the view and zooms to the
extents of the model.
To examine an individual object with the ViewCube
1 In the model, select one or more objects to define the center point of the view.
2 Click one of the preset locations on the ViewCube, or click and drag the ViewCube to reorient the view
of the model.
The ViewCube reorients the view of the model based on the center point of the selected objects.
Navigation Bar
The navigation bar provides access to navigation tools, including Autodesk
®
ViewCube
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and SteeringWheels.
The navigation bar displays in the drawing area, along one of the sides of the current model’s window. The
navigation bar is activated by default.
The navigation tools are organized into separate areas of the navigation bar and provide access to tools based
on the currently active view (2D or 3D). You launch navigation tools by clicking one of the buttons on the
navigation bar or selecting a tool from the drop-down at the bottom of the navigation bar.
To activate or deactivate the Navigation Bar, click View tab
➤
Windows panel
➤
User Interface drop-down,
and select or clear Navigation Bar.
The following navigation tools are available from the navigation bar:
■ ViewCube. Indicates the current orientation of a model and is used to reorient the current view a model.
■ SteeringWheels. Collection of wheels that offer rapid switching between specialized navigation tools.
■ Pan. Moves the view parallel to the screen.
■ Zoom tools. Set of navigation tools for increasing or decreasing the magnification of the current view of
a model.
Navigation Bar Customize Menu
Options on the navigation bar customize menu allow you to select tools and reposition the navigation bar
in the view.
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