Displaying Magnified Views

You can display a magnified view of your object.

This task shows you how to:

Use the Magnifier

In specific apps, using one finger, you can obtain a magnified view of your object in a separate panel for a more precise display.

The magnifier always displays when working with touch devices to help you select objects in a very precise way using the cross at the center.

  1. Hold one finger on the screen, and then move it over the object.
    The magnifier follows the finger and displays a magnified view of the elements displayed under.



  2. Release your finger.
    The elements under the finger are selected.
  3. To remove the selection, use the Undo command from the context menu.

Use the Magnifier Overview

Using one finger, you can obtain a magnified view of your object in a separate panel for a more precise display.

The magnifier displays when working with touch devices to help you preselect objects in a very precise way using the cross at the center. The Magnifier Overview command is for display only. You cannot perform any selection.

Before you begin:
  • This command is relevant for touch devices only. You cannot use the mouse.
  • Select Allow multi-touch interactions before running the command.
  • Starting another command stops the Magnifier Overview command.
  1. Open any object with geometry.
  2. From the Touch section of the action bar, tap Magnifier Overview .
  3. Hold one finger on the screen, and then move it over the object.
    The magnifier follows the finger and displays a magnified view of the elements displayed under.



  4. To exit the command, tap Magnifier Overview again.