Switching to a preset viewing direction

Using preset views, you can quickly change the viewing direction to look at the drawing from a different vantage point or to work on a three-dimensional model from a different orientation.

To switch to a preset viewing direction    

   1   Do one of the following:

    On the ribbon, go to the Views area of the View tab.

    On the menu, choose View > 3D Views.

    Go to the View toolbar.

    Type view.

   2   Select or type the name of one of the following:

    Top, Front, Right Side, Left Side, Back Bottom

    Aerial, Left Front; Aerial, Right Front; Aerial, Right Rear; Aerial, Left Rear

    Below, Left Front; Below, Right Front; Below, Right Rear; Below, Left Rear

To switch to a preset viewing direction using the Preset Viewpoints command    

   1   Do one of the following to choose Preset Viewpoints ():

    On the ribbon, choose View > Preset Viewpoints (in Views).

    On the menu, choose View > Preset Viewpoints.

    On the View toolbar, click the Preset Viewpoints tool.

    Type setvpoint and then press Enter.

    2    Click the preset view you want to use.