Fixed rate of zoom
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SU seems to perform some sort of calculation each time I attempt to zoom, based on what is currently in line with the mouse pointer, such that when I point at a model solid or face, the zoom is quite appropriate and rapid. However, when I have the mouse pointer pointing ever so slightly to the side of a model solid or face, i.e. into SU's version of infinity, the zoom is so slow as to be nearly imperceptible. Is there a setting (or keyboard shortcut) that causes SU to zoom at a fixed rate, i.e. for every 1" of movement of my two fingers on my trackpad, SU will "rotate the camera lens" a fixed amount?
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No there isn't a setting as you describe. This is normal Sketchup behaviour therefore the trick is always to point at a face or line in order to zoom quickly. It can be frustrating sometimes however I usually use zoom extents if I get 'lost in space' to quickly get something solid to point at.
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You would find it much easier to use SketchUp if you drop to the track pad and start using a standard 3-button mouse with scroll wheel. You'll use the wheel for zoom and have much better control over it.
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@dave r said:
You would find it much easier to use SketchUp if you drop to the track pad and start using a standard 3-button mouse with scroll wheel. You'll use the wheel for zoom and have much better control over it.
i use my trackpad with sketchup a lot.. as in, i'll do entire drawings with no mouse
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dunno, it's ok now and will only get better in the future..a n y w a y s…….
you can use the ZOOm tool for fixed rate of zoom..
it's *cmmd- * or via the menus, Camera -> Zoom (though it will only zoom to the center of the window instead of where your pointer is)
likewise, you can adjust your tracking speed (globally) via System Preferences -> Trackpad -> Point & Click -> Tracking speed..
but all that aside, sketchup is more or less content aware when it comes to zooming/navigating.. so you're better off becoming familiar with it as that's the way it is.. i think if you did a survey, you'd find very few complaints amongst the more seasoned users regarding navigation in sketchup.. it's pretty darn good.
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