Objective
Change the default settings of the software menu according to user preference in User Settings.
Upon restarting, the user settings of the software become the default settings.
Shortcut keys, menus, graphic options, view controls, and other miscellaneous properties can be set in User Settings.
Location
Main Menu ▶ Settings ▶ User Settings ▶ View Controls
Main Menu ▶ Settings/Preferences ▶ Preferences ▶ View Controls (ver 11)
Operation
Follow the indicated guideline below:
※ Note: A key and mouse control combination can be set for one function. If a combination is repeated, the interface may not work properly.
| Preset | Select one of the default presets. | |
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| Pan | Select a key and mouse combination for moving the screen. | |
| Zoom | Select a key and mouse combination for zooming in or out the screen. | |
| Rotate(3D Window) | Select a key and mouse combination for rotating the screen. | |
| Popup Menu | Select a key and mouse combination for opening the pop-up menu of the 3D Window. | |
| Others | Axis Constraint Key | Select the key that is used to move items across a constrained horizontal axis, vertical axis, or 45º angle. |
| Smart Panning | Toggle on/off the option to Pan automatically based on the location of the mouse cursor while using certain functions. (Ver .2.5.0) |
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| Auto Focus (ver5.0.0) |
Toggle on to automatically change the 3D window's focus point based on the user's click. Switch back focus to the default when unselected: The 3D window's focus point returns to all objects when an object is not selected. This option only appears when the Auto Focus is toggled ON. |
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View Point |
Default Y-Axis Position |
Set the default position of the Y-Axis. |
| Default X-Axis Position | Set the default position of the X-Axis. | |
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Default Camera Distance for Viewpoint Shortcuts |
Set the distance between the object and the camera when using the shortcut for view control. Change this setting when the default distance is too far away from the small object. (ver4.2.0) |
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However, the right-click gives you access to important pop-up menus in program.
You can easily enable right-clicks for your Mac mouse by following the instructions below:
- Navigate to System Preferences (either from your dock or from the Apple menu on the top left hand corner of the screen.)
- Select Mouse.
- The Secondary Click (Click on right side) option will be unchecked. Check it to enable right-clicks.
Tablet Pen Setting
Pen Button Settings
Tablet Pen pressure available (ver. 10)
2-Button Pen Settings
Set Tablet Pen as the guide below and preset as XP-PEN or WACOM PEN.
- Upper Button: Middle Click
- Bottom Button: Right Click
| Move | Hold down the upper button while hovering, move the pen on the tablet. |
| Zoom | Hold down the upper button while while the pen tip is touching device, move the pen in the vertical direction. |
| Rotate |
Hold down the bottom button while the pen tip is touching or being placed close to the device, move the pen to rotate. * For XP-Pen, the view rotates only when the pen is close to the surface of the tablet. |
3-Button Pen Settings
Set Tablet Pen as the guide below and preset as WACOM PEN.
- Upper Button: Space Bar Key
- Middle Button: Middle Click
- Bottom Button: Right Click
| Simulation | Turn the simulation on or off by pressing the upper button. |
| Move | Hold down the middle button while hovering, move the pen on the tablet. |
| Zoom | Hold down the middle button while the pen tip is touching device, move the pen in the vertical direction. |
| Rotate |
Hold down the bottom button while the pen tip is touching or being placed close to the device, move the pen to rotate. * For XP-Pen, the view rotates only when the pen is close to the surface of the tablet. |
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