3D Navigation and Keyboard Functions

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Navigation

There are a number of methods for interacting and moving around inside the Ortelia Curator™ 3D environment.  There are two ways of moving through the work space. These are:

  • Default Point-and-click Navigation
  • A combination of keystrokes and mouse buttons
Default Point and Click Navigation
Click and hold the Right Mouse Button (RMB) to look around and change your viewpoint.

To navigate, move the circle attached to the mouse cursor to where you want to go and click the RMB.
Keyboard and Mouse Navigation

Both the arrow keys and the W, S, A, D keys can be used as directional keys to move around the environment. The keyboard movement controls can be used in conjunction with the mouse to move freely in the gallery. Click and hold the RMB to steer and use the keyboard for movement.

Arrow keys allow the following movement:
Forward (Up arrow), Backwards (Down Arrow), Left (Left arrow) and Right (Right Arrow)
W, S, A, D  keys allow the following movement:

Forward (W key), Backwards (S Key), Left (A Key) and Right (D Key)

 

Hold down either the Up Arrow key or the W key and Hold down the Right Mouse Button while moving the mouse sideways

Mouse Functions

The mouse buttons serve various functions

  • Left Mouse Button (LMB) – This button is the action button. You can use it to select objects in the exhibition and complete input actions such as check boxes.
  • Right Mouse Button (RMB) – This button is used to rotate about the environment. Hold the RMB down and then move your mouse sideways to rotate about. Use this in combination with the direction keys to move freely around the environment. For example, you can simply use the forward and backward directional keys to move in those directions while holding down the RMB to steer.

 

Note: This is a very effective and efficient way to navigate the 3D environment.

Hint: You can travel faster through the 3D environment by holding down the ‘SHIFT’ key while moving.

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