Ortelia Space Builder – Keyboard functions and Navigating

Created OnFebruary 13, 2020

Last Updated OnSeptember 16, 2021

byOrtelia

Navigation

There are a number of methods for interacting and moving around inside the Ortelia Space Builder™. This will depend on which view mode you are in (Plan View or Preview) A combination of keystrokes and mouse functions can be used to navigate.

Plan View Mode

There are only two mouse functions needed to use and navigate in Plan View mode. The following table summarizes these functions.

Left Mouse Button (LMB) – This button is the action button. You can use it to select/move walls, and complete input actions such as check boxes.
Middle Mouse Button (MMB) – The middle mouse button is used to pan around the work space. Click and hold the MMB and move your mouse to Pan.
The Scroll Wheel can be used for zooming in and out in Plan View.

Preview (3D) Mode

Keyboard functions (Directional Keys)

Both the arrow keys and the W,S,A,D keys can be used as directional keys to move around the environment.

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.


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.