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Editor Navigation

Navigating the 3D Editor controls

Editor Navigation

Learn to navigate effectively in the 3D Editor.

Mouse Controls

ActionControl
RotateLeft-click + drag
PanRight-click + drag
ZoomScroll wheel
FocusDouble-click

Selection

ActionControl
SelectClick
Multi-selectCtrl + Click
DeselectClick empty space

Keyboard Shortcuts

KeyAction
W/A/S/DPan view
Q/ERotate view
+/-Zoom in/out
HomeReset view
FFocus selection

View Shortcuts

KeyAction
1-9Saved views
Numpad 1Front view
Numpad 3Side view
Numpad 7Top view

General Shortcuts

KeyAction
EscCancel/Deselect
SpaceToggle mode
HToggle UI
GToggle grid

Touch Controls

Tablet/Touch Screen

ActionGesture
RotateOne finger drag
PanTwo finger drag
ZoomPinch
SelectTap

View Presets

Quick Views

Access standard angles:

ViewShows
FrontMain facade
BackRear view
TopFloor plan
Perspective3D angle

Custom Views

Create your own:

  1. Position camera
  2. Press Ctrl+Shift+[1-9]
  3. View saved

Efficient Navigation

  • Use focus (F) to center on objects
  • Reset view (Home) if lost
  • Use view presets for consistency

Precision

  • Hold Shift for slower movement
  • Use number keys for exact views
  • Grid helps with alignment

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