Zoom Out Tool

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mouse_20 View Toolbar : ssViewZoomOutTool

 

In hsCADView the Zoom Out Tool is used to shrink the view size within the drawing screen.

 

Using the Zoom Out Tool:

 

       Activate the Zoom Out Tool:

       Find the Zoom Out Tool icon ssViewZoomOutTool from the View Toolbar (color coded red) and highlight it. While highlighted Click on the tool.  The tool is now the active tool and ready for use.

 

Note: This tool can be utilized via the middle mouse scroll wheel without activating this tool and without interrupting other tool processes.  This usage is noted below.

 

mouse_20 Use the Mouse to Zoom Out:

1.Click on a point within the drawing screen to zoom out from that location.  This point of focus will be placed at the center of the screen for easier viewing.

 

Reset:

You have just zoomed out.  The Tool has now Reset and you can choose a different tool or select another point to Zoom Out from.

Note: Zooming in or Zooming out too far may cause the loss of sight of the drawing grid.  See the topic Grid for more information.

 

mouse_20 Use the Mouse Scroll Wheel to Zoom Out:

1.Use the mouse Scroll Wheel to zoom out.  Move the scroll wheel in a clockwise motion. The mouse must contain a middle mouse scroll wheel to utilize this feature.

 

No Reset:

Using the Scroll Wheel to zoom does not Reset the tool.  You can utilize other tools and within a tool process you may zoom in, zoom out and pan using the mouse without interrupting that tool's procedure.

Note: Zooming in or Zooming out too far may cause the loss of sight of the drawing grid.  See the topic Grid for more information.

 

 

Tool Options:

keyboard_20 Escape (Esc): key cancels current tool and activates the default tool (Pan Tool).

keyboard_20 Space: key Resets this tool.

 

 

 

Also See:

View Toolbar