Common mouse controls

Common mouse controls

Common mouse controls

2D View

You can use the mouse to manipulate the 2D view in the following ways:

Function

Mouse Action

Zoom in.

Zoom out.

 

3D View

You can use the mouse to manipulate the 3D view in the following ways:

Function

Mouse Action

Rotate view.

Zoom.

Pan view.

Zoom in.

Zoom out.

 

Vectors

You can use the mouse relative to vector artwork in the following ways:

Function

Mouse Action

Select vector (also select node in node editing mode).

Select multiple vectors.

Display context menu.

on selected vector.

 

Bitmaps

You can use the mouse relative to bitmap images shown in the 2D view in the following ways:

Function

Mouse Action

Select primary colour.

on colour swatch in Palette.

Select secondary colour.

on colour swatch in Palette.

Link colour to primary colour.

on colour swatch in Palette.

Display Shape Editor.

on colour swatch in Palette, 2D or 3D view.

 

Toolpaths

You can use the mouse relative to toolpaths in the following ways:

Function

Mouse Action

Edit toolpath.

on 2D toolpath preview or toolpath name.

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