To change viewport shortcuts and navigation controls in Rhino, you typically access the Rhino Options where various settings, including keyboard shortcuts and mouse-based navigation, are configured.
Rhino allows customization of different types of shortcuts related to viewports:
- Keyboard Shortcuts and Command Aliases: Assigning key combinations to specific commands that affect the view (e.g., Zoom Selected, Set View Top).
- Mouse and Modifier Key Navigation Controls: Adjusting how mouse buttons, often combined with modifier keys like Control, Shift, or Alt, are used for actions like Pan, Zoom, and Orbit.
Accessing Shortcut Settings
You can manage most shortcut settings through the Rhino Options dialog box:
- Go to Tools > Options.
- Alternatively, type
Optionsin the command line and press Enter.
Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts and Aliases
Keyboard shortcuts are linked to commands using Command Aliases.
- In the Rhino Options dialog, navigate to Keyboard.
- This section lists commands and their assigned shortcuts (aliases).
- You can select an existing alias or command and assign a new keyboard combination.
For example, you could assign F1 to the Zoom Extents command if it's not already mapped.
Steps:
- Open Rhino Options (
Tools > Options). - Select Keyboard from the left-hand menu.
- Find the command you want to shortcut or type its name in the search bar.
- Select the command.
- In the "New shortcut key" field, press the desired key combination (e.g.,
Ctrl + Z). - Click Assign.
- Click OK to save the changes.
Adjusting Mouse and Modifier Navigation Controls
Specific viewport navigation actions like zooming and panning are often tied to mouse button combinations. While the provided reference highlights default zoom behaviors, you can sometimes adjust these in the View navigation settings.
The reference mentions default zoom shortcuts:
- Dynamic Zoom: Performed using Control + Right Click and moving the mouse in or out.
- Simple Zoom: Performed by scrolling the Mouse Wheel.
These default behaviors are fundamental to Rhino's navigation. You can review and sometimes modify these specific navigation settings within the View section of Options.
- In the Rhino Options dialog, navigate to View.
- Look for sections related to Navigate or Mouse.
- Here, you can review the assigned mouse and modifier combinations for actions like Pan, Orbit, and Zoom. Depending on your Rhino version and mouse setup, you may find options to customize these bindings.
Example View Navigation Settings (Location may vary slightly by version):
| Setting Area | Description | Default Control(s) | Potential for Customization |
|---|---|---|---|
| View > Navigate | Defines mouse/modifier actions for view control | See specific listings (Pan, Orbit, Zoom) | Limited to extensive |
| Zoom Dynamics | Continuous zoom based on mouse movement | Control + Right Click + Drag | Check options |
| Simple Zoom | Stepped zoom based on mouse wheel | Mouse Wheel Scroll | Check options |
| Pan | Moving the view parallel to the screen | Right Click + Drag (default template) | Configurable |
| Orbit | Rotating the view | Right Click + Drag (default template) | Configurable |
Note: The level of customization for core mouse/modifier navigation can vary between Rhino versions.
By exploring both the Keyboard and View > Navigate sections in Rhino Options, you can customize how you interact with viewports using both keyboard shortcuts for commands and mouse/modifier combinations for navigation.
