Camera angles and navigating the viewport

In short: drag in the viewport to orbit, right-drag (or Shift-drag) to pan, and scroll to zoom. For consistent listing images, use the eight one-click angles on the camera toolbar (3/4 Front, Front, Side, Back, 3/4 Back, Top, Isometric and Hero), or press 1 to 8. Press F to frame your models perfectly.

#Move around with the mouse

Action	Mouse
Orbit around the models	Left-drag
Pan (slide the view)	Right-drag, or Shift + left-drag
Zoom in and out	Scroll wheel or trackpad pinch
Select a model	Click it

On a touch screen, drag with one finger to orbit and pinch to zoom.

#Jump to a standard angle

Free orbiting is great for exploring, but listing images look best when every model is shot from the same angle. The camera toolbar at the bottom of the viewport has eight standard angles:

One-click camera angles

Click one and the camera glides to it, keeping your models framed. Here's Isometric, popular for game assets:

The Isometric angle

And Hero (low), a low angle that makes models look bold and imposing:

The Hero (low) angle

Key	Angle	Use it for
1	3/4 Front	The standard hero thumbnail: front and side together
2	Front	Characters, furniture, products with a clear front
3	Side	Profiles and vehicles
4	Back	Showing the back is finished
5	3/4 Back	A second hero angle
6	Top	Tiles, floor items and tabletop assets
7	Isometric	Game assets, modular kits and dioramas
8	Hero (low)	Buildings, vehicles and characters

The same angles are in the Camera tab, with their keyboard shortcuts shown:

Angles in the Camera tab

#Frame your models

Frame all models (or press F) moves the camera so every visible model fits neatly in the export area, from the current angle:

Frame all models

If a model is selected, F frames just that model instead. Press A, or click the frame button on the viewport toolbar, to frame all models whatever is selected.

How much space is left around the models is set by Framing margin. See lens and framing.

#Tips

• Pick the angle first, then fine-tune. Press a number key, then nudge the camera with a small drag if needed.
• Use one angle across a set. Consistent angles make a store look professional, and individual thumbnails use the current angle for every model.
• Check the export frame. The dashed outline shows exactly what will be captured. See exporting a thumbnail.

#Frequently asked questions

#What's the best camera angle for a 3D model thumbnail?

The 3/4 Front angle (press 1) shows the front and side at once and is the standard hero shot for product images.

#How do I reset the view?

Press a number key from 1 to 8 for a standard angle, then F to frame.

#Do the angle buttons change my model?

No. They only move the camera. To turn a model itself, use Rotate 90° in the Models list. See managing models.