Camera Properties

The camera properties control the zoom, rotation, and angle of objects in the Viewer window.

Change View with Camera Properties Dialog

Click the View | Camera Properties command or button to change the camera and target positions. The Camera Properties dialog displays.

You can change the Camera and Target Positions (x, y, z) in
the Camera Properties dialog.

Camera

The Camera position contains the coordinates of the viewer's eye (the camera). Enter a value for each coordinate (in the same units used by your data).

Target

The Target position contains the coordinates of the object at which the camera is looking. Enter a value for each coordinate (in the same units used by your data).

OK or Cancel

Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog. The view will update to show the new camera and target position. Click Cancel to return to the current view without making any changes.

Change View with Mouse

To change the current view with the mouse, click the View | Trackball command, position the mouse in the Viewer window, hold down the left mouse button, and drag the mouse to the desired position.

Default Home Position

Choose the View | Home command to undo all value changes and return to the default home position. Change the camera properties and choose the View | Set Home command to set the current view as the home position.

Changing the camera and target positions cannot be undone.