In addition to reading the following information, you can view Learning Movies that describe essential skills for new and
experienced users. To access them, select .
You can also experiment with Showcase using the sample scenes found in:
\Program Files\Autodesk\Showcase2011\support\SampleScenes\
These scenes are ZIP files that you can open directly in Showcase.
2. Move around the scene
Quick tips:
- To move quickly around the scene, press and hold down the Alt key. Use the left mouse button to rotate, the middle mouse button to pan, and the right mouse button to zoom.
- Select to create a walk zone, then use the arrow keys on your keyboard to walk around the scene in discrete steps.
- To set a new point of interest, hold down the Ctrl+Alt keys and click. Further movement is around that point.
- To toggle between orthographic views, use the ViewCube.
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3. Set up the scene
Prepare the scene by applying materials, switching environments, adding behaviors and setting up alternatives.
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4. Present the scene
In presentation mode, you can orbit or walk around a scene, but not change it in any way. This mode is ideal for presenting
concepts to managers and other colleagues, or for letting them explore on their own.
Quick tips:
- Press the Tab key to toggle to presentation mode.
- Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to walk around the scene in discrete steps.
- To set a new point of interest, hold down the Ctrl+Alt keys and click. Further movement is around that point.
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