Navigation and Shortcuts
Navigating inside the 3D scene
There are various options to navigate inside the 3D scene in Spatial Editor. The following options are available for adjusting the view or manipulating a model.
To turn the model around its axis:
- When using a mouse, perform a left-click and move the mouse as needed.
- When using a touchpad, perform a left-click and move your finger as needed.
To zoom in and out:
- When using a mouse, move the scroll wheel up or down.
- When using a touchpad, perform a pinch with two fingers on the touchpad, bringing your fingers closer together or further away from each other.
To dragging the model:
- When using a mouse, perform a right-click and move the mouse as needed.
Note: Alternatively, you can also click on the scroll wheel and move the mouse.
- When using a touchpad, perform a right-click and move your finger as needed.
Using keyboard shortcuts
The following actions also can be performed via a corresponding keyboard shortcut:
- Adding a pin - Press
CTRL
+Q
- Adding a marker - Press
CTRL
+W
- Duplicating the selected pin - Press
CTRL
+D
- Deleting the selected marker/pin/connection - Press
DEL
- Closing the details menu of a marker/pin/connection/part - Press
ESC
- Hiding the selected part - Press
H
- Drag-selecting in 2D Connector - Hold
SHIFT
+ perform a left-click + drag - Resetting the camera - Press
K
- Snapping - Press
S
- Opening a file - Press
CTRL
+O
- Saving a file - Press
CTRL
+S
- Saving a file as - Press
CTRL
+SHIFT
+S
- Uploading a file to Frontline Command Center - Press
CTRL
+U
Note: All shortcuts can be adjusted via the Settings menu. To do so, go to Settings > Keyboard Hotkeys, then click on a command and change the hotkey combination.
Recommended video links for this guide
Frontline Spatial | Navigating through Spatial Editor on Windows
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