Popup Zoom Select

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Modified by Admin on Nov 6, 2013

Parent process: PCB:Zoom

Applied parameters: None

Summary

This command is used to change the magnification of the display of the current document, by a specified value.

After launching the command, the Zoom Value (0.001x..4x) dialog will appear. Enter the required zoom level (magnification) required and click OK. The view of the main design window will update in accordance with the chosen magnification.

Availability

In the PCB Editor, run command Help » Popups » Zoom » Select...

Notes

Values greater than 1 are entered in order to zoom in to a greater extent (increase magnification). Values less than 1 are used to zoom out to a greater extent (decrease magnification).

You can use the mouse to zoom in/out of a region of the PCB by one of the following methods:

1. CTRL+ Mouse-wheel (middle mouse button) to zoom in/out.

2. CTRL+ Right-click and drag to zoom in/out.

You can also zoom in or out while placing a design object on the PCB interactively, eg. when you are placing a footprint.