How to Pan in BricsCAD

Quick answer: PAN and RTPAN move the drawing horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, changing only which portion is displayed. Magnification and orientation both stay exactly the same, this isn’t a zoom.

Using PAN or RTPAN

1. Launch PAN or RTPAN. The cursor changes to a hand.
2. Hold down the left mouse button and move the mouse.
3. Optionally right-click for a context menu (see below).
4. Press Esc to exit.

Switching Tools Mid-Pan

Right-clicking while panning opens a context menu that lets you jump straight into a different view tool without exiting first:

• Exit: ends the command.
• Pan: switches to RTPAN.
• Zoom: switches to RTZOOM.
• Constraint Sphere: switches to RTROT.
• Sphere: switches to RTROTF.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does panning change the drawing’s zoom level? No. Magnification and orientation both stay the same; only the portion of the drawing being displayed changes.

Can I switch to zooming without exiting the pan command first? Yes, right-click while panning and choose Zoom to switch straight into RTZOOM.

What’s the difference between PAN and RTPAN? RTPAN pans in real time as you move the mouse. Both work the same way once launched, hold the left mouse button and move.

How do I stop panning? Press Esc, or right-click and choose Exit from the context menu.