​ How to “Orbit”

In Navisworks, you can use the Orbit tool to change the orientation of a model. As you drag the cursor, the model rotates around the selected pivot point.

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Figure 1: Orbit tool icon in the Viewpoint tab

There is a click-saving way of doing it:

  1. Select the object for which you want to define the pivot point (mouse left click, make sur you are in “Select” mode).
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Figure 2: Select mode icon in the Home tab

  1. Press and hold down both the “Shift” key and the mouse middle button.
  2. Drag to rotate the model.

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