Interaction keyboard shortcuts

When in a specific mode, temporarily switch to a different interaction mode via a shortcut key or mouse action. As long as the shortcut key is pressed down, the temporary interaction mode is maintained. Release the shortcut key to return to the initial interaction mode.

Alt

 

Press the mouse wheel

Temporarily switch to rotation mode.

If already in rotation mode, press the wheel button to temporarily switch to pan mode.

Ctrl or Cmd

Temporarily switch to pan mode. Make sure the mouse pointer is not hovering over the model.

Shift

 

Scroll the mouse wheel

Temporarily switch to zoom mode. Make sure the mouse pointer is not hovering over the model.

 

Tab key

Toggle between rotation mode and interaction mode.

Switch to interaction mode when in any other mode (rotation, pan, zoom, or level/window).