This page describes the Orbit desktop Map 2D functions to navigate.
The Compass Rose gives direct access to the frequently used map navigation functions : pan, pan in single direction, zoom and rotate the map.
Use the pan function to move the map. A simple pan moves the map center but retains its scale and orientation.
Map 2D > Compass Rose > Hand
Map 2D > Navigation menu > Pan
Special pan functions :
Use one of the zoom functions to zoom in or out on the map. A simple zoom adjusts the map scale but retains its center and orientation.
Map 2D > Navigation menu > Zoom In / Out / Smart
Zoom In / Zoom Out
Zoom Smart
Special zoom functions :
Use the rotate function to rotate the map around its center. A simple rotate updates the map orientation but retains center and scale.
Map 2D > Compass Rose > North indicator Single click / Double click
Map 2D > Navigation menu > Rotate / Rotate to North
Activate the rotate function and click outside the blue overlay on map and drag to rotate the map. Click inside and drag to rotate the map and zoom.
Confirm and deactivate the rotate function via a single clik on pan (compass rose).
Reset to map rotation to north via a double click the compass rose north indicator or using according navigation menu function