view-by-one-point ("v1")

See this command in the command table.

To access this command:

Using the command line, enter "view-by-one-point ".
Use the quick key combination "v1"
Display the Find Command screen, locate view-by-one-point and click Run.

Command Overview

Set the active 3D window view position and orientation based on a selected point and orientation.

Note: This command shouldn't be confused with the plane-by-one-point ("1") command which sets the orientation of the current 3D window section plane (although the view can be automatically oriented to this section afterwards, optionally).

Command steps:

Display any 3D window.

Note: This command is also supported in external 3D windows.
Run the command.
Left or right (snap) click to a point in the 3D window. This becomes the focal point of the 3D camera.

The Orientation screen displays.
Select a view Orientation option:
- Horizontal
- North-South
- East-West
Click OK.

The view orients to point at the focal point, along the selected axis.

Note: Ignore the Align view to section option. The Orientation screen is also used by the section modification commands (plane-by-one-point, for example), where this option is relevant.