Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Now that you can zoom in and out and maximize your view,
you need to know how to pan left and right within a view.
Return to the navigation panel on the bottom right and select
the Pan View tool (identified by the hand).
Figure 2-5: The
PanViewtool
Return to your Perspective viewport, hold down the left
mouse button, and move the mouse around. You'll notice now
that you can grab the entire view and move it up, down, left,
and right. You can also achieve this by pressing and holding
the mouse wheel while moving the mouse.
Tip: Zooming
Get comfortable using the mouse wheel for zooming and
panning; it will speed up your workflow dramatically.
Now for the
fun
stuff — rotating around your Perspective
view! Go to your Perspective viewport. Then go back to the
viewport navigation tools on the bottom right and select the
Rotate View tool.
This tool works the same as the others. After you select
it, go back to your Perspective viewport, hold the left mouse
button, and start moving your mouse. You will be able to tell
you're rotating around your view because the grid in the
viewport will be moving. You can also achieve this by holding
down the Alt button and the middle mouse button (mouse
wheel) together.
Note:
When you are in Rotate View mode inside 3ds Max, a
circle will appear within the Perspective viewport. If you
rotate within that circle, you will rotate around your scene.
Rotating outside of that circle rotates the entire view,
similar to what would happen if you turned a camera on
its side.
