TGJ2O_3d-moving-around

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=MOVING AROUND=

This is a good time to get familiar with how to navigate around the Anim8or screen

It can be tricky getting used to changing your view, or "Moving Around" in Anim8or's virtual space. Here are some tips:
 * 1. Max out your screen**
 * IF you're having trouble grabbing ahold of objects, make sure your screen is MAXIMIZED on your monitor - it will make the interface easier to deal with.


 * 2. Zoom in with "F"**
 * Hitt the **F** key on the keyboard to **FILL** the screen - zooming in or out to show any and all objects in your 3D "Universe"
 * Hitting **SHIFT-F** will zoom in or out only on SELECTED elements


 * 3. Change your view with CTRL-R (Arc-Rotate)** [[image:http://anim8or.com/manual/buttons/b_arc_rotate_u.gif caption="external image b_arc_rotate_u.gif"]]
 * Arc Rotate is on when you can see a green "Targeting Reticle" (A circle with handles on it) superimposed on your screen - learn to turn it on and off quickly, and your'll REALLY speed up your model development - it's one of the HANDIEST tricks you can learn in Anim8or!)
 * Hit CTRL-R to enter "Arc Rotate" Mode - then hold an appropriate mousekey down to do the following:
 * **ROTATE** around your object using the **LEFT** Mousebutton - **INSIDE** the circular reticle
 * **TILT** around the Z-axis using the **LEFT** Mousebutton - **OUTSIDE** the circular reticle
 * **SLIDE** (Strafe?) left right up or down using the **RIGHT** Mousebutton - **INSIDE** the circular reticle
 * **(ZOOM IN** using the **RIGHT** Mousebutton - **OUTSIDE** the circular reticle - perspective changes - not that useful)
 * **MOVE IN** using the MIDDLE Mousebutton - **INSIDE** the circular reticle (Very Useful!)

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