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Zoom

Zoom on sketch

You can use the following icons to view and zoom areas of your sketch. These icons are available in the Sketch toolbar.

Button Function Shortcut
Set the default zoom: When you click this icon, the sketch returns to the default zoom level. Ctrl+1
Zoom on a selection Zoom selection: The new zoom ratio is calculated so that the entire selection is visible on screen. The selection may be canceled by pressing the Esc key (before releasing the left mouse button).
Zoom mode (+/-) Zoom +/-: When you click this icon, the cursor changes to a plus/minus cursor . Left-click with your mouse to zoom in on the sketch, right-click with your mouse to zoom out on the sketch. Note You can also use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out when you have activated Zoom mode. Ctrl++/Ctrl+-
Zoom all Zoom all the sketch: When you click this icon, the sketch zooms out to give you an overview of the entire sketch. Ctrl+0

Click on an icon again to deselect it and return to cursor mode. You can also use the Esc key.

You can also use a keyboard shortcut to zoom in and out. Press and hold the Ctrl button on your keyboard and use your mouse wheel to zoom the sketch in and out.

Note

When you save a system, the current zoom setting and screen view are saved with the other system files, and will be loaded the next time you open the system.

You can use the Bird’s eye view option in conjunction with the zoom options.

Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/254352342/PL20250521841123434.amesim_collection.Reference/xid873968 · retrieved 2026-07-17