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Navigation in Blaxxun Contact
Like most of the other browser Blaxxun Contact has command console located at the bottom of 3D window
containing the model.
Contact provides for several navigation modes, which can be toggled by right clicking the mouse and selecting
an option from the pop-up menu movement option.
In addition, some navigation modes can be used as temporary modes only active while an additional key is pressed.
The temporary modes can be very useful as they allow for quick change in navigation.
Walk
In this mode the cursor will show a cross with a �W� in its lower right corner. To move press the arrow keys
on keyboard or drag the mouse while pressing the left mouse button.
If you wish to temporarily jump to another mode, hold down SHIFT key for acceleration or 'R' or 'S' key for
rotation or sliding.
Slide and Rotate
Sliding allows you to rotate along the vertical axis ('strafe') without any forward motion simply by
pointing the mouse or keyboard in desired direction. Alternatively, you can click on the right or left arrow on the right hand
side of the console.
Rotating is identical to sliding, except it tilts along the horizontal axis.
Examine
If you are in examine mode the cursor will show a cross with a �E� in its lower right corner.
First, press the left mouse button within the scene to determine the rotation point. This
will put the fixed point in the centre of your view and then by dragging the mouse or clicking the arrow
keys you can
move around the selected point, with the distance remaining constant.
Remember that by holding down R or S keys while in Examine mode you can quickly jump to Rotate or Slide mode.
Fly
If you are in fly mode the cursor will show a cross with a �F� in its lower right corner.
Pressing the left mouse button within the scene starts the fly, dragging the mouse toward the
top or bottom of the window will rise or sink while dragging the mouse toward the left or right
will turn.
If you want to move more rapidly, pressing the SHIFT key while navigating in order to
increase the speed.
Pan
If you are in pan mode the cursor will show a cross with a �P� in its lower right corner. Press
the left mouse button within the scene then drag the mouse toward the top or bottom of the screen
to look up or down, drag the mouse toward the left or right to turn to the left or right.
Remember to press SHIFT key to speed up the motion.
Jump To Object
If you click on an object while pressing 'J' key you will quickly jump to this object.
Pop-up Menu and Keyboard Shortcuts
The pop-up menu can be activated by pressing and holding the right mouse button in the Blaxxun
Contact 3D window.
Pop-up menu contains numerous options which are detailed in separate document.
Alternatively we have provided a document listing some of the useful keyboard shortcuts.
Viewpoints
In most of the models, pre-defined viewpoints have been set. You can move from one viewpoint to
another by clicking on the arrows on the left hand side of the console. Also, by right clicking
either arrow you will get a drop-down list of viewpoints to choose from.
Pressing the square button between the arrows will return you to the starting position in the
model. This is a useful button to press if you get lost walking around the model.
Finally, it is worth bearing in mind that choosing Viewpoint tour option from the pop-up
menu will give you automatic tour around the viewpoints, thus giving you better idea of the model and
the viewpoints available.
More information on navigation in Contact can be found on Blaxxun web-site.
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