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The Top view is used mainly for multiplane scenes and to position elements in 3D space. It allows you to see the scene’s stage from above. This lets the camera cone and the spacing between the elements be seen.
How to access the Top view
Do one of the following:
- From the top menu, select Windows > Top.
- From any of the other views, click the Add View
button and select Top.
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View Menu |
The View menu contains all the tools and options that you can use to work in the Side view. |
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Thumbnails |
A thumbnail of each drawing layer in the scene. The order of the thumbnail images is based on each element’s FB position in the scene space. You can see a representation of the FB position of each layer in the camera cone. |
| Camera Cone | The camera cone represents the camera’s position and field-of-view (FOV). | |
| Axis Reference Arrows |
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Show/Hide Camera | Shows or hides camera frame in the Perspective view. |
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Reset View | Resets the pan, rotation, and zoom of the Perspective view. |
| Zoom Menu |
This field displays the current zoom level in the Perspective view. You can use the Zoom level drop-down menu to select a specific zoom level from the list. Zoom levels from 2.5% to 6400% are available; you can also select Fit To View to automatically use a zoom level that lets you see all your scene layers and information in the Perspective view at once.
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| Tool Name | This field displays the currently selected tool. | |
| Frame Number | This field displays the currently selected frame of your animation. | |
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