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How to Change 3D Control Preferences

Select your preferred 3D Control Preferences and match zoom, pan, and orbit controls to your CAD/ CAM program of choice

To change your 3D Control preference in Toolpath:

  1. Enter the User Preferences Dialog by clicking your name in the bottom left hand corner of Toolpath and selecting Preferences):
    3D Control Preferences
  2. Click on the 3D Controls dropdown and select your desired controls.
  3. Select Update Preferences to save your selection.

For reference, the 3D Controls available in Toolpath are detailed below:

  • Toolpath:
    • Orbit: Left Click and Hold
    • Zoom: Scroll Mouse Wheel
    • Pan: Right Click and Hold
  • Fusion:
    • Orbit: Shift + Hold MMB
    • Zoom: Scroll Mouse Wheel
    • Pan: Hold MMB
  • Alias:
    • Orbit: Left Click and Hold
    • Zoom: Scroll Mouse Wheel
    • Pan: Hold MMB
  • Inventor:
    • Orbit: Left Click and Hold
    • Zoom: Scroll Mouse Wheel
    • Pan: Hold MMB
  • Solidworks:
    • Orbit: Hold MMB
    • Zoom: Scroll Mouse Wheel
    • Pan: Control + Hold MMB
  • Tinkercad:
    • Orbit: Left Click and Hold
    • Zoom: Scroll Mouse Wheel
    • Pan: Control + Shift + Hold Right Click
  • PowerMill:
    • Orbit: Hold MMB
    • Zoom: Scroll Mouse Wheel
    • Pan: Shift + Hold MMB
  • OnShape:
    • Orbit: Hold Right Click
    • Zoom: Scroll Mouse Wheel
    • Pan: Hold MMB