I often get lost when working on small details of a larger project. If the viewport target is far from the detail, and I want to change the view a little to check on edge alignment, the detail takes off like a scared rabbit. It can take a considerable amount of time to relocate it. I know the target can be set through the viewport dialog, but constantly opening that dialog is very time consuming. The other option is to Zoom Extents and then Zoom Window, but it’s not easy to regain the original view. It would be very convenient to be able to select an object and then use a key combination (or simply double click it) to set it as the target. Another option would be to have an option to use the nearest object closest to the center of the viewport as the default target.
Hi Earl - use Zoom Target to navigate and this should happen less. If you get in really close, try switching to a parallel projection temporarily.
-Pascal
That works well, but for me this is a very common action and I don’t like to take my eyes off the screen. It would be nice to have a very basic mouse or keyboard actions (the mouse is in my right hand and the left is usually sitting on the asdf keys) that would quickly accomplish this task. As currently configured this requires one to type “zoom” (which requires dropping the mouse), Followed by or a menu click, a click on the target, and finally a window drag. I’m always zoomed to the proper magnification and all I need is control of the center of rotation. A smart key such as or + followed by a click on the target would get the job done quickly and without changing my hand positions or taking my eyes off the screen. This would be a nice addition to v6.
Hi Earl - as with any command, you can make an alias or shortcut. I set the default alias for Zoom Window, which is Z, to use Zoom Target instead, . See Help for info about setting up an alias or shortcut.
-Pascal
I’m new to Rhino (about 1 year) and am programmed for my previous CAD program, Ashlar Velum. I tried your suggestion and it works pretty well, but getting used to the new keystrokes is a bit of a problem.
Thanks for the suggestion.