Frequent question: What is AutoCAD ViewCube?

The ViewCube is a 3D navigation tool that appears when the 3D graphics system is enabled and allows you to switch between standard and isometric views. Once the ViewCube is displayed, it displays in one of the corners of the drawing window over the model in an inactive state.

How do I fix ViewCube in AutoCAD?

Show or Hide the ViewCube by Visual Style

1. Right-click the drawing area and choose Options.
2. On the 3D Modeling tab, under Display Tools In Viewport Display The ViewCube, click or clear: 2D Wireframe Visual Style. All Other Visual Styles.

Where is ViewCube in AutoCAD?

Display the ViewCube Settings dialog box.

1. If the ViewCube is active, right-click the ViewCube and choose ViewCube Settings.
2. If the ViewCube is not active, in the Options dialog box, 3D Modeling tab, under 3D Navigation, click ViewCube.

How many views can you get using the ViewCube?

The Glass Cube has a complex set of controls: 14 selectable viewpoints (green arrows) and when “face on” edge segments are selectable and roll the view clockwise or counter- clockwise.

How do I unlock ViewCube in AutoCAD?

Go to the camera in the scene manager, then under transform you need to unlock rotate.

How do I hide ViewCube in AutoCAD?

Show or Hide the ViewCube by Visual Style

1. Right-click the drawing area and choose Options.
2. On the 3D Modeling tab, under Display Tools In Viewport Display The ViewCube, click or clear: 2D Wireframe Visual Style. All Other Visual Styles.

How is the ViewCube menu accessed?

Right-click the compass, Home icon, or the main area of the ViewCube. Click the context menu button located near the ViewCube. Ribbon: View tab > Windows pane > User Interface > ViewCube On the drop-down menu, select, or clear ViewCube to turn on or off the display. ViewCube remains available on the Navigation bar .

How do I show the ribbon in AutoCAD?

On the command line in AutoCAD, type:

1. RIBBON to show/turn on the ribbon on.
2. RIBBONCLOSE to hide/turn the ribbon off.

How do I reset the ViewCube in AutoCAD?

How do you reset AutoCAD view? When any 3D navigation command is active, right click the drawing area and choose Reset View. The view that was originally displayed when you entered the 3D navigation mode is restored.

What is the purpose of the ViewCube?

The ViewCube is a navigation tool that is displayed when you are working in 2D model space or 3D visual style. With ViewCube, you can switch between standard and isometric views. The ViewCube is a persistent, clickable and draggable interface that you use to switch between standard and isometric views of your model.

What method can be used to set current view as the home view on the View Cube?

You can define any view of the model as the Home view. The saved Home view can be applied to the current view by clicking the Home button above the ViewCube tool or from the ViewCube menu.