The Bottom Line

Use the mouse to navigate inside Navisworks.

Learning to use the mouse to navigate is critical to understanding and mastering the tools in Navisworks. Almost every Navigation tool utilizes the mouse for navigation in some way. There are shortcuts for tools like Orbit, Zoom, and Pan that can aid in your navigation.

Master It

Explain the process for using the mouse controls with Zoom, Pan, and Orbit.

Walk and fly through the model.

As with the Walk tool, learning the Fly tool is essential. While at first, this tool may seem difficult to understand, it has great potential for navigating large sites and covering great distances.

Master It

Where do you go to reset the roll angle of the Fly tool?

Understand the ViewCube and SteeringWheels. ...

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