> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://intelligent-virtual-platform.gitbook.io/intelligent-virtual-platform/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://intelligent-virtual-platform.gitbook.io/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/user-interface/the-2d-view.md). # 2D View The 2D View acts as planning area where you can [place](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/machines/first-steps-with-3d-object.md), [move](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/machines/move-objects.md), [scale and rotate](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/machines/rotate-objects.md) machines and objects as if you would work with a traditional floor plan on paper. ![2D View](/files/Iz9RCHml5XYc90eShIid) ## The toolbar of the 2D View The toolbar is located at the top of the panel and contains several buttons that give you quick access to 2D-specific modes, functions and settings. The one you are currently using is highlighted with a darker background. | | | | ---------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | ![Regular Mode](/files/J6F7nvC29WfG4DsIhVNE) | The **Regular Mode** lets you select, drag and drop machines and objects. | | ![Path Mode](/files/PR8yqB78e9HpiUyZCf7S) | The **Path Mode** enables the [path tool](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/advanced-tools/path-tool.md) which allows you to draw [measurements](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/advanced-tools/path-tool.md#measurements), [fences](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/advanced-tools/fence-tool.md) and [rooms](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/advanced-tools/the-room-tool.md). | | ![Place New Markup](/files/r3xXPQXBGHOrgJPIqALG) | **Place New Markup** accesses the [markup tool mode](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/machines/copy-and-delete-objects.md#copy-objects) which allows you to place markups inside your project to hightlight, annotate or comment it. | | ![Copy](/files/Wr80nEcCgv88stwoQ3zk) | [**Copy**](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/machines/copy-and-delete-objects.md#copy-objects) the selected object(s) in a specified direction next to each other. | | ![Multi Copy](/files/GN18QkwseyVxt4luTyQj) | [**Multi Copy**](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/machines/copy-and-delete-objects.md#multi-copy-objects) the selected object(s) according to definable parameters. | | ![Rotate Clockwise](/files/HpS0oicwox2FtkHzfwJX) | **Rotate** the selected object(s) **clockwise** by a fixed degree that you can preset in the [settings panel](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/user-interface/settings-panel.md#global-settings). | | ![Rotate Counterclockwise](/files/urE7PzxRuTdJJS3N8Pwh) | **Rotate** the selected object(s) **counterclockwise** by a fixed degree that you can preset in the [settings panel](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/user-interface/settings-panel.md#global-settings). | | ![Delete](/files/T1Kma2VAZoItsGtXlqQE) | [**Delete**](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/machines/copy-and-delete-objects.md#delete-objects) the selected object(s). | | ![Mirror Vertically](/files/ZXorjyrH3SCi3HDy1xUh) | [**Mirror**](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/machines/rotate-objects.md#mirror-objects) the selected objects(s) **vertically**. | | ![Mirror Horizontally](/files/sxalGpTkZPLwNRpsOTiA). | [**Mirror**](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/machines/rotate-objects.md#mirror-objects) the selected object(s) **horizontally**. | | ![Colorize](/files/4QB6h5BYOGTVpnCdOsbo) | [**Colorize**](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/machines/highlighting-objects.md#coloring-objects) the selected object(s). | | ![Undo](/files/vEKN22DGMO1DdSwjzhjl) | **Undo** reverses the last action, allowing you to step back and correct mistakes. | | ![Redo](/files/UoZHl9bHRzaOMFQANvyI) | **Redo** restores the last action that was undone, allowing you to reapply changes. | | ![Aspect Ratio](/files/aoHoNQrAXWQakv2KAbLU) | **Aspect Ratio** lets you choose a proportional relationship to apply to the window of your 2D View. | | ![Create Screenshot](/files/14VAfyrDM77jXVWXg9vP) | [**Create** a **screenshot**](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/advanced-tools/creating-screenshots.md) of your current 2D view. | | ![Show Mouse Coordinates](/files/XdNKO2f5ynzZsRMxhSj5) | **Show Mouse Coordinates** lets you show/hide the [mouse coordinates](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/user-interface/coordinate-system.md#mouse-coordinates) in the top left corner of the panel. | | ![Grid Origin](/files/47mn18e9iy4Znn9BOZ62) | **Grid Origin** allows you to set the virtual zero or reference point of the [grid](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/user-interface/the-grid.md) and the [coordinate system](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/user-interface/coordinate-system.md). | | ![Toggle Grid](/files/HVjZ5JZLatiKIAGpJFzI) | With **Toggle Grid** you can show/hide the grid of the 2D View. | | ![Animations On/Off Globally](/files/LSiP5q40VKzRTFFS4C0j) | With **Animations on/off globally** you can activate/deactivate all [animations](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/machines/animations.md) without overwriting the animation settings for [customizable machines](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/machines/customizable-machines.md). | | ![Fullscreen](/files/8VKJi1o2KI237JekwqAK) | **Fullscreen** sets the 2D View to fullscreen mode. | ## Camera movement To move the camera **click and hold the middle mouse button** while hovering over the 2D View and **move the mouse** to adjust the camera's position. To **zoom** in or out use your **mousewheel** while hovering over either the 2D View or the 3D View. To **focus** on a selected object press the **F** key. It will now be centered in both the 2D View and the 3D View as well as in the [hierarchy](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-planning/getting-started/moving-the-camera.md).