Switch between model views

You can easily switch between all open views while modeling. You can also switch between the 3D and plane view to examine the current view from different perspectives, switch between plane views, or switch between view angles to show the model in different angles.

Switch between open views

To switch between open views, do one of the following:

Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Tab.
Click Window and select a view from the list.

The views are listed in alphabetical order.
Right-click a view, then select Next window from the pop-up menu.
The next open view becomes active.

Switch between 3D and plane view

Use the Switch to 3D or plane command to examine the current view from different perspectives.

On the View tab, click Switch to 3D or plane.
You can also press Ctrl+P.

Rotate model view from 3D to a selected plane view

Use the navigation control axes in the local coordinate system symbol to rotate the model view from 3D to a selected plane view.

Click the selected navigation control axis to rotate the model view around the current rotation point to the selected 2D plane. To check the model using a different view, click another control axis in the symbol.

To return to the 3D view, rotate the model using your mouse.

Switch between plane views

Use the View angle command to rotate the model view or the selected object to a plane view.

Select a model view or an object, and click View angle on the contextual toolbar.
Select a top, back, right, bottom, front, or left view.
To return to the original 3D view, click the empty button in the middle of the view angle options.