lock-view ("lvw")

See this command in the command table.

To access this command:

  • 3D View ribbon >> View >> Lock.

  • Using the command line, enter "lock-view"

  • Use the quick key combination "lvw".

  • Display the Find Command screen, locate lock-view and click Run.

Command Overview

Toggle on and off a lock for the currently active window (3D, Task, Map, depending on your product or function in use). Locking a view prevents interactive view rotation and scaling, although you can still zoom and pan.

Subsequent uses of the command alternate the locked and unlocked state of the view.

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