Use Zoom Out to expand the view of the design on the screen or item within the design.
There are two Zoom Out functions:
- Zoom Out
- Zoom Out At Cursor
Zoom Out is available on the main menu under View and when selected, will zoom out at the centre of the screen ignoring the cursor position.
Zoom Out At Cursor is not available as menu item or as an icon but is available as a command for use as a shortcut. When used, will zoom out at the current cursor position. You can also use the middle mouse wheel button by rolling it backwards slowly.
Shortcuts
Default Keys: None
Default Menu: View
Command: Zoom Out
How To Use Zoom Out
- Select Zoom Out from the Standard toolbar, or Zoom Out from the View menu.
- Using the World-view, click the Zoom Out At Cursor key at the location you wish to zoom out of.
Additional Information For Zoom Out At Cursor
The additional command Zoom Out At Cursor is not available as an icon or menu item but can be used from a keyboard command or middle mouse wheel button.
Default Keys: U
Command: Zoom Out At Cursor
Mouse: Roll mouse wheel backwards
This command will allow you to zoom out at the current cursor location. If the Zoom at Cursor also re-centres window option is set, the current view window will also be simultaneously re-centred so the position of the cursor and the design item under it are now shown at the centre of the window.
Related Topics
Zoom In | Zoom In At Cursor | Frame View | View Extents | View Board | View Selection | Previous View | Mark View | World View | Mouse Wheel