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Turn Camera

To modify a camera view, you must:
  • Unlock the camera view.
  • View the model in the camera view
To turn a camera:
  • Click Turn Camera Tool_TurnCamera_View.gif (View toolbar), Ctrl + Alt + middle button, or View > Modify > Turn Camera . Then drag the pointer pointer_turn_camera.gif.

    The results vary depending on the camera type:

    Camera Type Camera Position Camera Rotation Target Point
    Aimed at target Remains fixed Changes Changes
    Floating Changes Remains fixed (not applicable)

If you open the Camera PropertyManager and select Show numeric controls, then as you manipulate the camera view (right viewport), you can see the results in the left viewport and in the numeric fields in the PropertyManager.
Parent topic: Cameras


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