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of the model to a three-quarter view, based on a viewpoint defined by three
sides of the model. Clicking one of the edges reorients the view of the model
to a half view based on two sides of the model.
The outline of the ViewCube tool helps you identify the form of orientation
it is in: standard or fixed. When the ViewCube tool is in standard orientation,
not orientated to one of the twenty-six predefined parts, its outline is displayed
as dashed. The ViewCube tool is outlined in a solid continuous line when it
is constrained to one of the predefined views.
Face
Corner
Edge
Drag or Click the ViewCube Tool
You can also click and drag the ViewCube tool to reorient the view of a model
to a custom view other than one of the twenty-six predefined parts. If you
drag the ViewCube tool close to one of the preset orientations and it is set to
snap to the closest view, the ViewCube tool rotates to the closest preset
orientation.
The ViewCube tool reorients the objects view around a pivot point.
When the object is unselected, drag the ViewCube tool to reorient the
objects view around the pivot point displayed at the center of the view.
When the object is selected, drag the ViewCube tool to reorient the objects
view around the pivot point displayed at the center of the selected object.
When the object is unselected and a pivot point is defined and used by
another navigation tool before using the ViewCube tool, drag the ViewCube
tool to reorient the objects view around the defined pivot point.
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