Panning the view

Context:

Use the pan tool from the View Manipulation toolbar to move the view horizontally and vertically within the viewport. Hold Shift while using the pan tool to access the alternate pan mode. The alternate mode shifts the view perspective as you pan the view, creating a more realistic image (for more information, see The pan view tool).

If the current viewport is linked to other viewports, Abaqus/CAE also moves the view of objects within all linked viewports in your session. For more information, see Linking viewports for view manipulation.

From the View Manipulation toolbar, click the pan tool to enter pan mode.

Tip: You can also select ViewPan from the main menu or press F2.
Position the cursor in the viewport whose view you want to change.
The cursor changes to a four-headed arrow:
Drag the cursor in any direction until you obtain the desired view.

The position of your view of the model or X–Y plot in the viewport changes as you drag the cursor, and a rubberband line indicates the amount of translation.

Note:
The initial location of the cursor is not important, as long as you place it within the viewport. Cursor motion is limited only by the physical bounds of your monitor, and panning will continue even if you move the cursor outside the viewport or window.
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you achieve the desired view.
To exit pan mode, do one of the following:
- Click mouse button 2.
- Click the cancel button in the prompt area.
- Click the pan tool.
- Click any other view manipulation tool.
Tip: Use the cycle view manipulation tool to return to the previous view.