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hkwu

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Hi All,

I am new to Revit, and I would like to know if there is a way that we can custom the Orbit (spinning model) command. Which file define the way (what keys) to orbit?  Why can Revit to orbit like ACAD?   Thanks for any reply.

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dgcad

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Just in case you don't know, you can use the middle mouse wheel button to zoom. 

Use the 3d orbit cube in a 3d view to orbit. 

Or I find the best way to orbit in REVIT is to:

Go to a 3D VIEW

Click an object to select it, (preferably something you want at the centroid of the orbit)

Then hold in the shift key + hold in the middle mouse wheel button and move the mouse side to side or up / down. You can let your hand off the wheel button to change the position and continue to orbit.

When done, click nothing or ESC key to de-select the object you previously selected.

Also, look up 'orbit' in the help menu.

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hkwu

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Hi Daryl, thanks for the info.  Exactly, I am looking for ways to custom the default setting of orbit, sicne holding down shift require 2 hands to do the simple operation.  Thank you again for your help.

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brettgoodchild

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Try holding down the mouse wheel and hitting the space bar...this cycles your middle button options allowing the use of one hand. Otherwise check into the steering wheel.

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