{"id":123,"date":"2021-05-08T13:56:11","date_gmt":"2021-05-08T13:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/chapter\/viewing-the-2d-sketch-and-3d-model\/"},"modified":"2021-11-05T17:25:11","modified_gmt":"2021-11-05T17:25:11","slug":"viewing-the-2d-sketch-and-3d-model","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/chapter\/viewing-the-2d-sketch-and-3d-model\/","title":{"raw":"Module 3 Viewing the 2D Sketch and 3D Model","rendered":"Module 3 Viewing the 2D Sketch and 3D Model"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox textbox--learning-objectives\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Outcomes<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n\nWhen you have completed this module, you will be able to:\n<ol>\n \t<li>Describe how to change the viewing position of the 2D sketch and the 3D model by zooming, panning, and orbiting.<\/li>\n \t<li>Apply the OPEN command to open existing Inventor files.<\/li>\n \t<li>Apply the ZOOM, ORBIT, ZOOM ALL, PAN, and HOME VIEW commands or use the wheel on the mouse to change the viewing position of the 2D sketch and 3D model.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1>Viewing the 2D Sketch and 3D Model<\/h1>\nIn Sketch mode, you are viewing and working on a two dimensional plane. In Model mode, you are viewing and working in three dimensions the same way the human eye see real objects. It is essential for you to be able to change the viewing position of the 2D sketch and the 3D model as required. This is done by zooming, panning, and orbiting to change the viewpoint of the 2D sketch and the 3D model.\n<h2>Zooming<\/h2>\n<span style=\"color: #ec0000\"><em>Zooming <\/em><\/span>is the process of changing the viewable size of the sketch or model to make it appear either smaller or larger. It is an important tool for you and is used extensively in the drawing and modeling process. As it is zoomed, the size of the sketch or model not changed, Inventor is simply adjusting the distance the object is from your eyes making it appear larger or smaller. I wondered why the Frisbee was getting bigger, and then it struck me...\n<h2>Panning<\/h2>\n<em><span style=\"color: #ec0000\">Panning<\/span> <\/em>is the process of moving the sketch or model around the Graphic window without actually physically moving it from its location in space. It is an important tool for you and is used extensively while working in Inventor.\n<h2>Orbiting<\/h2>\n<em><span style=\"color: #ec0000\">Orbiting<\/span> <\/em>is the process of changing the orientation of the sketch or model in relation to your eyes. Rather then changing the orientation of your eyes, Inventor orbits the sketch or model and your eyes remain stationary. The model and sketch are not physically rotated or their orientation in space changed. Orbiting is used extensively when working in Inventor.\n<h2>Home View<\/h2>\nThe <span style=\"color: #ec0000\"><em>Home view <\/em><\/span>is important to you while working in Inventor. It is the viewing position of the sketch or model to a known isometric view. This view re-establishes your bearings to better visualize the sketch or model because you are viewing it in a known viewing position.\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Inventor Command: OPEN<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n\nThe OPEN button under the <em>Get Started <\/em>tab command is used to open an existing Inventor file.\n\nShortcut: <strong>CTRL+O<\/strong>\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-100\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/05\/Command-OPEN.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"221\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Inventor Command: ZOOM<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n\nThe ZOOM command is used to zoom the sketch or model.\n\nShortcut: <strong>F3<\/strong>\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-101\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ZOOM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Inventor Command: ZOOM ALL<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n\nThe ZOOM ALL command is used display the current sketch or model to fit inside the Graphic window.\n\nShortcut: <strong>HOME<\/strong>\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-102\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ZOOM-ALL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Inventor Command: ORBIT<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n\nThe ORBIT command is used to orbit the sketch or model around the X, Y, or Z axes. The sketch or model can be orbited while another command is active.\n\nShortcut: <strong>F4<\/strong>\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-103\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ORBIT.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Inventor Command:PAN<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n\nThe PAN command is used to move the sketch or model in the Graphic window.\n\nShortcut: <strong>F2<\/strong>\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-104\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-PAN.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"145\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Inventor Command: HOME VIEW<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n\nThe HOME VIEW command is used to display the sketch or model in the home view.\n\nShortcut: <strong>F6<\/strong>\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-105\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-HOME-VIEW.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"143\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"page-break-before\">WORK ALONG: Viewing the Model<\/h1>\n<h2>Step 1<\/h2>\nStart Inventor and check the current project. If required, set it to Inventor Course.\n<h2>Step 2<\/h2>\nClick the Open icon. In the Open dialogue box, select the file:\n\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Inventor Workalong 03-1.ipt<\/span> . Note how the file name will appear in the File name: box as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 2)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_122\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"500\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1381\/2021\/05\/view-fig-step-2.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-106\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"288\"><\/a> Figure Step 2 [Click to see image full size][\/caption]\n<h2>Step 3<\/h2>\nIf you are asked to convert the appearance, click Yes. (Figure Step 3).\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_122\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-107\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"126\"> Figure Step 3[\/caption]\n<h2 class=\"page-break-before\">Step 4<\/h2>\nThe part will open and display in Model mode and appear similar to the figure. (Figure Step 4).\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_122\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"615\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1381\/2021\/05\/view-fig-step-4.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-108\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"448\"><\/a> Figure Step 4 [Click to see image full size][\/caption]\n<div class=\"textbox author\"><strong>AUTHOR'S COMMENTS: <\/strong>This is a 3D solid model that was created in Inventor and supplied with the Inventor book.<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox author\"><strong>AUTHOR'S COMMENTS: <\/strong>For this workalong, I am assuming that you have a mouse with a wheel as the middle button. If you do not have a wheel on your mouse, I strongly suggest that you change it with a mouse that has one. It will save you a great deal of drawing time.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"page-break-before\">Step 5<\/h2>\nMove the cursor to approximately the centre of the solid model as shown in the figure. While keeping the cursor in the centre, rotate the mouse wheel back and forth. Note how the model appears larger and smaller. (Figure Step 5A and 5B)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_122\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"277\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-109\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-5a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"273\"> Figure Step 5A[\/caption]\n\n<div class=\"textbox author\"><strong><strong>AUTHOR'S COMMENTS: <\/strong><\/strong>Inventor will zoom the model using the location of the cursor as the centre point of the zoom. That is why it is important to locate the cursor in the centre of the model when zooming.<strong>\n<\/strong><\/div>\n[caption id=\"attachment_122\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"615\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1381\/2021\/05\/view-fig-step-5b.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-110\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-5b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"482\"><\/a> Figure Step 5B [Click to see image full size][\/caption]\n<div class=\"textbox author\"><strong>AUTHOR'S COMMENTS: <\/strong>If you don't have a wheel on your mouse, press F3 and hold it down. While holding it down, press the left mouse button and move the mouse forward to achieve the same results as Step 5.<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox\">\n\n<strong>USER TIP: <\/strong>When opening a file in Inventor, ensure that the Open File dialogue box is listing the correct file type(s). To list part files which have the extension .ipt , ensure that *.ipt file type is listed in the File of type: box as shown below. The * means that all files that have the extension .ipt.\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-111\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/ipt.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"119\">\n\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"page-break-before\">Step 6<\/h2>\nMove the cursor near the model and press and hold the wheel down. A small Hand icon will replace the arrow cursor as shown in the figures. While the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Hand<\/span> icon is displayed, move the mouse to pan the model as shown. (Figure Step 6A, 6B, and 6C)\n<div class=\"textbox author\"><strong>AUTHOR'S COMMENTS: <\/strong>If you don't have a wheel on your mouse, press F2 and hold it down. While holding it down, press the left mouse button and move the mouse to achieve the same results as Step 6.<\/div>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_122\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"wp-image-112\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-6A.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"313\"> Figure Step 6A[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_122\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"135\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-113\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-6B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"111\"> Figure Step 6B[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_122\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"615\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1381\/2021\/05\/Hand-Fig-Step-6C.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-114\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-6C.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"472\"><\/a> Figure Step 6C [Click to see image full size][\/caption]\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\"><strong>MUST KNOW: <\/strong>The HOME VIEW command (F6) is a very important command. It is used to change the viewing position of the 2D sketch or 3D model to a known isometric view. By doing this, it re-establishes your bearings to a known viewing position.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"page-break-before\">Step 7<\/h2>\nPress F6 to return the model to its Home view. (Figure Step 7)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_122\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"615\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1381\/2021\/05\/Hand-Fig-Step-7.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-115\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"449\"><\/a> Figure Step 7 [Click to see image full size][\/caption]\n<div class=\"textbox author\"><strong>AUTHOR'S COMMENTS:\u00a0<\/strong>The Home View command (F6) is a very important command. It is used to change the viewing position of the 2D Sketch or 3D model to a known isometric view. You can re- establish your bearings to better visualize the sketch or model.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"page-break-before\">Step 8<\/h2>\nPress F4 and hold it down. While holding it down, move the cursor outside the orbit circle, as shown below. The cursor will change as shown in the figures. Press and hold down the left mouse button. While holding it down, move the mouse and the model will orbit. (Figures 8A, 8B, and 8C)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_122\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"wp-image-116\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-8A.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"281\"> Figure Step 8A[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_122\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"42\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-486\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-8B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"42\" height=\"29\"> Figure Step 8B[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_122\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"wp-image-118\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-8C.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"314\"> Figure Step 8C[\/caption]\n\n<div class=\"textbox author\"><strong>AUTHOR'S COMMENTS:\u00a0<\/strong>When the cursor appears as shown in Figure Step 8B, you are rotating the model around the Z axis only.<\/div>\n<h2>Step 9<\/h2>\nPress F4 and hold it down. While holding it down, move the Graphic cursor somewhere inside the orbit circle. The icon will change in appearance as shown in the figures. Press the left mouse button and while holding it down, move the mouse. The model will orbit. (Figure Step 9A, 9B, and 9C)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_122\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"wp-image-119\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-9A.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"299\"> Figure Step 9A[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_122\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"88\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-120\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-9B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"88\" height=\"85\"> Figure Step 9B[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_122\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"wp-image-121\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-9C-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"343\"> Figure Step 9C[\/caption]\n\n<div class=\"textbox author\"><strong>AUTHOR'S COMMENTS:\u00a0<\/strong>When the cursor displays as shown in Figure Step 9B, you are orbiting the model around all three axises, X, Y and Z at the same time.<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox\"><strong>USER TIP:<\/strong> Many Inventor commands have shortcut keys to speed the drawing process. For example, the F4 is the shortcut for the ORBIT command. Using shortcuts are faster than using a menu. It is best to learn and use the shortcuts whenever possible to shorten the drawing time. Inventor shortcuts are shown in the Inventor book and on tooltips in the Inventor menus.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"page-break-before\">Step 10<\/h2>\nPress F6 to return the model to its home view. (Figure Step 10)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_122\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"wp-image-122\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-10-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"348\"> Figure Step 10[\/caption]\n\n<div class=\"textbox author\"><strong>AUTHOR'S COMMENTS:\u00a0<\/strong>Now that you know how to zoom, pan, and orbit the 3D model. Practice doing this until you are comfortable changing your viewpoint of the model.<\/div>\n<h2>Step 11<\/h2>\nClose the part without saving it.\n<div class=\"textbox\"><strong>USER TIP: <\/strong>While it is not absolutely necessary, it is very helpful to have a mouse with a wheel as the middle button. Rather then using the ZOOM and PAN commands, you can zoom and pan the sketch or model using the wheel. Using the wheel rather then the commands to zoom and pan, will greatly improve your drawing productivity.<\/div>\n<h1>Key Principles<\/h1>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">The Key Principles in Module 3<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ol>\n \t<li>It is essential for you to be able to change the viewing position of the 2D sketch and 3D This is done by zooming, panning, and orbiting to change viewpoint of the sketch or model.<\/li>\n \t<li>The HOME VIEW command is a very important command. Use it to change the viewing position of the 2D sketch or 3D model to a known isometric view. You can re-establish your bearings to better visualize the sketch or model.<\/li>\n \t<li>Use shortcut keys whenever possible to speed your production. Shortcut keys taught in this module are Home - Zoom All, F2 - Pan, F3 - Zoom, F4 - Orbit, and F6 - Home View.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox textbox--learning-objectives\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Outcomes<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>When you have completed this module, you will be able to:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Describe how to change the viewing position of the 2D sketch and the 3D model by zooming, panning, and orbiting.<\/li>\n<li>Apply the OPEN command to open existing Inventor files.<\/li>\n<li>Apply the ZOOM, ORBIT, ZOOM ALL, PAN, and HOME VIEW commands or use the wheel on the mouse to change the viewing position of the 2D sketch and 3D model.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1>Viewing the 2D Sketch and 3D Model<\/h1>\n<p>In Sketch mode, you are viewing and working on a two dimensional plane. In Model mode, you are viewing and working in three dimensions the same way the human eye see real objects. It is essential for you to be able to change the viewing position of the 2D sketch and the 3D model as required. This is done by zooming, panning, and orbiting to change the viewpoint of the 2D sketch and the 3D model.<\/p>\n<h2>Zooming<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ec0000\"><em>Zooming <\/em><\/span>is the process of changing the viewable size of the sketch or model to make it appear either smaller or larger. It is an important tool for you and is used extensively in the drawing and modeling process. As it is zoomed, the size of the sketch or model not changed, Inventor is simply adjusting the distance the object is from your eyes making it appear larger or smaller. I wondered why the Frisbee was getting bigger, and then it struck me&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>Panning<\/h2>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #ec0000\">Panning<\/span> <\/em>is the process of moving the sketch or model around the Graphic window without actually physically moving it from its location in space. It is an important tool for you and is used extensively while working in Inventor.<\/p>\n<h2>Orbiting<\/h2>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #ec0000\">Orbiting<\/span> <\/em>is the process of changing the orientation of the sketch or model in relation to your eyes. Rather then changing the orientation of your eyes, Inventor orbits the sketch or model and your eyes remain stationary. The model and sketch are not physically rotated or their orientation in space changed. Orbiting is used extensively when working in Inventor.<\/p>\n<h2>Home View<\/h2>\n<p>The <span style=\"color: #ec0000\"><em>Home view <\/em><\/span>is important to you while working in Inventor. It is the viewing position of the sketch or model to a known isometric view. This view re-establishes your bearings to better visualize the sketch or model because you are viewing it in a known viewing position.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Inventor Command: OPEN<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>The OPEN button under the <em>Get Started <\/em>tab command is used to open an existing Inventor file.<\/p>\n<p>Shortcut: <strong>CTRL+O<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-100\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/05\/Command-OPEN.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/05\/Command-OPEN.jpg 212w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/05\/Command-OPEN-65x68.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Inventor Command: ZOOM<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>The ZOOM command is used to zoom the sketch or model.<\/p>\n<p>Shortcut: <strong>F3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-101\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ZOOM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ZOOM.jpg 529w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ZOOM-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ZOOM-65x48.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ZOOM-225x167.jpg 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ZOOM-350x260.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Inventor Command: ZOOM ALL<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>The ZOOM ALL command is used display the current sketch or model to fit inside the Graphic window.<\/p>\n<p>Shortcut: <strong>HOME<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-102\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ZOOM-ALL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ZOOM-ALL.jpg 527w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ZOOM-ALL-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ZOOM-ALL-65x45.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ZOOM-ALL-225x157.jpg 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ZOOM-ALL-350x244.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Inventor Command: ORBIT<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>The ORBIT command is used to orbit the sketch or model around the X, Y, or Z axes. The sketch or model can be orbited while another command is active.<\/p>\n<p>Shortcut: <strong>F4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-103\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ORBIT.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ORBIT.jpg 509w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ORBIT-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ORBIT-65x39.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ORBIT-225x135.jpg 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-ORBIT-350x210.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Inventor Command:PAN<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>The PAN command is used to move the sketch or model in the Graphic window.<\/p>\n<p>Shortcut: <strong>F2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-104\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-PAN.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-PAN.jpg 445w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-PAN-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-PAN-65x31.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-PAN-225x109.jpg 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-PAN-350x169.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Inventor Command: HOME VIEW<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>The HOME VIEW command is used to display the sketch or model in the home view.<\/p>\n<p>Shortcut: <strong>F6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-105\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-HOME-VIEW.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-HOME-VIEW.jpg 598w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-HOME-VIEW-300x107.jpg 300w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-HOME-VIEW-65x23.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-HOME-VIEW-225x81.jpg 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Command-HOME-VIEW-350x125.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"page-break-before\">WORK ALONG: Viewing the Model<\/h1>\n<h2>Step 1<\/h2>\n<p>Start Inventor and check the current project. If required, set it to Inventor Course.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 2<\/h2>\n<p>Click the Open icon. In the Open dialogue box, select the file:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Inventor Workalong 03-1.ipt<\/span> . Note how the file name will appear in the File name: box as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 2)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1381\/2021\/05\/view-fig-step-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-106\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-2.jpg 890w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-2-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-2-768x442.jpg 768w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-2-65x37.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-2-225x129.jpg 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-2-350x201.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure Step 2 [Click to see image full size]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Step 3<\/h2>\n<p>If you are asked to convert the appearance, click Yes. (Figure Step 3).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-107\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-3.jpg 718w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-3-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-3-65x16.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-3-225x57.jpg 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-3-350x88.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure Step 3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"page-break-before\">Step 4<\/h2>\n<p>The part will open and display in Model mode and appear similar to the figure. (Figure Step 4).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122\" style=\"width: 615px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1381\/2021\/05\/view-fig-step-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-108\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-4.jpg 996w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-4-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-4-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-4-65x47.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-4-225x164.jpg 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-4-350x255.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure Step 4 [Click to see image full size]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"textbox author\"><strong>AUTHOR&#8217;S COMMENTS: <\/strong>This is a 3D solid model that was created in Inventor and supplied with the Inventor book.<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox author\"><strong>AUTHOR&#8217;S COMMENTS: <\/strong>For this workalong, I am assuming that you have a mouse with a wheel as the middle button. If you do not have a wheel on your mouse, I strongly suggest that you change it with a mouse that has one. It will save you a great deal of drawing time.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"page-break-before\">Step 5<\/h2>\n<p>Move the cursor to approximately the centre of the solid model as shown in the figure. While keeping the cursor in the centre, rotate the mouse wheel back and forth. Note how the model appears larger and smaller. (Figure Step 5A and 5B)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122\" style=\"width: 277px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-109\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-5a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-5a.jpg 277w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-5a-65x64.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-5a-225x222.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure Step 5A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"textbox author\"><strong><strong>AUTHOR&#8217;S COMMENTS: <\/strong><\/strong>Inventor will zoom the model using the location of the cursor as the centre point of the zoom. That is why it is important to locate the cursor in the centre of the model when zooming.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122\" style=\"width: 615px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1381\/2021\/05\/view-fig-step-5b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-5b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-5b.jpg 928w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-5b-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-5b-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-5b-65x51.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-5b-225x176.jpg 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/view-fig-step-5b-350x274.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure Step 5B [Click to see image full size]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"textbox author\"><strong>AUTHOR&#8217;S COMMENTS: <\/strong>If you don&#8217;t have a wheel on your mouse, press F3 and hold it down. While holding it down, press the left mouse button and move the mouse forward to achieve the same results as Step 5.<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox\">\n<p><strong>USER TIP: <\/strong>When opening a file in Inventor, ensure that the Open File dialogue box is listing the correct file type(s). To list part files which have the extension .ipt , ensure that *.ipt file type is listed in the File of type: box as shown below. The * means that all files that have the extension .ipt.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-111\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/ipt.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/ipt.jpg 775w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/ipt-300x58.jpg 300w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/ipt-768x149.jpg 768w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/ipt-65x13.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/ipt-225x44.jpg 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/ipt-350x68.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"page-break-before\">Step 6<\/h2>\n<p>Move the cursor near the model and press and hold the wheel down. A small Hand icon will replace the arrow cursor as shown in the figures. While the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Hand<\/span> icon is displayed, move the mouse to pan the model as shown. (Figure Step 6A, 6B, and 6C)<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox author\"><strong>AUTHOR&#8217;S COMMENTS: <\/strong>If you don&#8217;t have a wheel on your mouse, press F2 and hold it down. While holding it down, press the left mouse button and move the mouse to achieve the same results as Step 6.<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-112\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-6A.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-6A.jpg 304w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-6A-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-6A-65x68.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-6A-225x235.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure Step 6A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122\" style=\"width: 135px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-113\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-6B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-6B.jpg 135w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-6B-65x53.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 135px) 100vw, 135px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure Step 6B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122\" style=\"width: 615px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1381\/2021\/05\/Hand-Fig-Step-6C.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-6C.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-6C.jpg 945w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-6C-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-6C-768x590.jpg 768w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-6C-65x50.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-6C-225x173.jpg 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-6C-350x269.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure Step 6C [Click to see image full size]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\"><strong>MUST KNOW: <\/strong>The HOME VIEW command (F6) is a very important command. It is used to change the viewing position of the 2D sketch or 3D model to a known isometric view. By doing this, it re-establishes your bearings to a known viewing position.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"page-break-before\">Step 7<\/h2>\n<p>Press F6 to return the model to its Home view. (Figure Step 7)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122\" style=\"width: 615px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1381\/2021\/05\/Hand-Fig-Step-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-7.jpg 992w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-7-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-7-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-7-65x47.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-7-225x164.jpg 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-7-350x255.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure Step 7 [Click to see image full size]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"textbox author\"><strong>AUTHOR&#8217;S COMMENTS:\u00a0<\/strong>The Home View command (F6) is a very important command. It is used to change the viewing position of the 2D Sketch or 3D model to a known isometric view. You can re- establish your bearings to better visualize the sketch or model.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"page-break-before\">Step 8<\/h2>\n<p>Press F4 and hold it down. While holding it down, move the cursor outside the orbit circle, as shown below. The cursor will change as shown in the figures. Press and hold down the left mouse button. While holding it down, move the mouse and the model will orbit. (Figures 8A, 8B, and 8C)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-116\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-8A.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-8A.jpg 595w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-8A-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-8A-65x61.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-8A-225x211.jpg 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-8A-350x328.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure Step 8A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122\" style=\"width: 42px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-486\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-8B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"42\" height=\"29\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure Step 8B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-118\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-8C.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-8C.jpg 373w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-8C-287x300.jpg 287w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-8C-65x68.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-8C-225x235.jpg 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-8C-350x366.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure Step 8C<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"textbox author\"><strong>AUTHOR&#8217;S COMMENTS:\u00a0<\/strong>When the cursor appears as shown in Figure Step 8B, you are rotating the model around the Z axis only.<\/div>\n<h2>Step 9<\/h2>\n<p>Press F4 and hold it down. While holding it down, move the Graphic cursor somewhere inside the orbit circle. The icon will change in appearance as shown in the figures. Press the left mouse button and while holding it down, move the mouse. The model will orbit. (Figure Step 9A, 9B, and 9C)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-9A.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-9A.jpg 685w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-9A-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-9A-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-9A-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-9A-225x224.jpg 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-9A-350x348.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure Step 9A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122\" style=\"width: 88px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-9B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"88\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-9B.jpg 88w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-9B-65x63.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 88px) 100vw, 88px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure Step 9B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-121\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-9C-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-9C-1.jpg 407w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-9C-1-263x300.jpg 263w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-9C-1-65x74.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-9C-1-225x257.jpg 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-9C-1-350x400.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure Step 9C<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"textbox author\"><strong>AUTHOR&#8217;S COMMENTS:\u00a0<\/strong>When the cursor displays as shown in Figure Step 9B, you are orbiting the model around all three axises, X, Y and Z at the same time.<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox\"><strong>USER TIP:<\/strong> Many Inventor commands have shortcut keys to speed the drawing process. For example, the F4 is the shortcut for the ORBIT command. Using shortcuts are faster than using a menu. It is best to learn and use the shortcuts whenever possible to shorten the drawing time. Inventor shortcuts are shown in the Inventor book and on tooltips in the Inventor menus.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"page-break-before\">Step 10<\/h2>\n<p>Press F6 to return the model to its home view. (Figure Step 10)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-122\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/ethicsinlawenforcement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-10-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-10-1.jpg 316w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-10-1-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-10-1-65x75.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/377\/2021\/11\/Hand-Fig-Step-10-1-225x261.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure Step 10<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"textbox author\"><strong>AUTHOR&#8217;S COMMENTS:\u00a0<\/strong>Now that you know how to zoom, pan, and orbit the 3D model. Practice doing this until you are comfortable changing your viewpoint of the model.<\/div>\n<h2>Step 11<\/h2>\n<p>Close the part without saving it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox\"><strong>USER TIP: <\/strong>While it is not absolutely necessary, it is very helpful to have a mouse with a wheel as the middle button. Rather then using the ZOOM and PAN commands, you can zoom and pan the sketch or model using the wheel. Using the wheel rather then the commands to zoom and pan, will greatly improve your drawing productivity.<\/div>\n<h1>Key Principles<\/h1>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">The Key Principles in Module 3<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ol>\n<li>It is essential for you to be able to change the viewing position of the 2D sketch and 3D This is done by zooming, panning, and orbiting to change viewpoint of the sketch or model.<\/li>\n<li>The HOME VIEW command is a very important command. Use it to change the viewing position of the 2D sketch or 3D model to a known isometric view. You can re-establish your bearings to better visualize the sketch or model.<\/li>\n<li>Use shortcut keys whenever possible to speed your production. 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