Model Tab - Manipulating the Model¶

There are many options for adjusting and manipulating the model view within GageMap 2019, including quick and custom views with the click of a button. Below is a list of all the ways to move the model within the 3D space.

Click and drag options¶

The easiest way to manipulate the model is by clicking and dragging within the viewing space.

Right click and drag - Rotate model around the view center.
Left click and drag - Pan model within the 3D space. This adjusts the view center
Right + Left Click and drag up and down - zoom in and out

In addition to using right + left click together, the model can also be zoomed in and out using the scroll wheel.

Zoom / Pan and Rotate Buttons¶

Another way to move the model by known values is with the Zoom/Pan and Rotate Panels of the top ribbon.

Use the Zoom In ZoomIn or Zoom out ZoomOut buttons to zoom in or out on the model. Clicking the Zoom Reset ResetZoom button will center the model within the viewing space. Use the Pinpoint button to set the view center to a specific spot on the model. Press the Move Up MoveUp , Move Down MoveDown , Move Left MoveLeft and Move Right MoveRight buttons to move up, down, left, and right to move the model withing the 3D space respectively. To rotate the model along each of it’s axis, click the RotateX , RotateY or RotateZ buttons.

QuickView¶

To instantly snap to a preset view, use the QuickView Buttons. There are 8 direct views of the model to choose from. Ctrl+R will reset the model to its default position (front).

Custom Views¶

If an indirect view must be returned to frequently, the custom views section of the ribbon can be used. To set a custom view, rotate the model to a desired point, and click the Save Position SavePos button. This will enable the Load Position LoadPos directly below it. Click Load Position LoadPos to instantly snap back to the saved position.