3D ENVIRONMENT Viewing 3D models in AutoCAD is simple and effective. The first method of viewing your model is to use the ten Preset views built into AutoCAD AutoCAD provides six 2D orthographic views and four 3D views. The six 2D orthographic views are: 1. Top 2. Bottom 3. Left 4. Right 5. Front 6. Back And the four 3D views are (look them up to know where each direction is): 1. SW (South West) Isometric 2. SE (South East) Isometric 3. NE (North East) Isometric 4. NW (North West) Isometric To use these preset views, go to the top left part of the screen, select View Controls Orbiting is to rotate your model dynamically using the mouse. There are three types of orbiting in AutoCAD. They are: Orbit Free Orbit Continuous Orbit You will find all three commands by going to View tab, locating the Navigate panel, and clicking the Orbit button