Orthographic views

In Orthographic Camera mode , a 3D model appears flat and unlike objects observed in the real world. All the points of a model project along lines parallel to their positions on the screen. All same-length parallel edges display as the same length, even when you orient them so one edge is closer to you than the other.

Use Orthographic Camera mode to confirm visually, or compare the relative dimensions of entities.

Procedures

Change to Orthographic view mode

1. Activate the View tab on the ribbon.
2. In the Appearance panel, select Orthographic.

References

View mode

Sets the view mode to Orthographic Camera mode or Perspective Camera mode .

Model view with mode set to perspective camera:

Model view with mode set to orthographic camera:

Access:

On the View tab, Appearance panel, select either Orthographic or Perspective.

The following table describes key combinations for accessing the different zoom and pan types.

Zoom or Pan type	Orthographic Camera mode	Perspective Camera mode	Keys/ Commands
Camera Translation Pan	Yes	Yes	F2 / Pan
Camera Pivot Pan	Yes	Yes	SHIFT+F2 / Pan
Camera Position Zoom	Yes	Yes	F3 / Zoom
Camera Position/Camera Target Point Zoom	No	Yes	SHIFT+F3 / Zoom
Lens Focal Length Zoom	No	Yes	CTRL+F3 / Zoom
Set Perspective Distortion	No	Yes	SHIFT+CTRL+F3 / Zoom
Zoom Window	No	Yes	SHIFT+F3 / Zoom