Zoom Tools
Use keyboard shortcuts, the scroll wheel, or the zoom dropdown in the status bar to zoom the canvas.
Zoom ToolsScapiera gives you four ways to zoom: the scroll wheel for fast in-place zooming while you draw, keyboard shortcuts for instant jumps to fit-all or 100%, the Zoom Window tool to frame a specific area by dragging, and the status-bar zoom menu for preset levels. Scroll-wheel zoom always centers on your cursor, so you stay oriented as you work. The Zoom Window tool (Z) is available in the 2D editor only; use the scroll wheel and fit shortcut in 3D and other workspaces.
Zoom Window
Press Z to activate the Zoom Window tool. Drag a rectangle over the area you want to fill the screen. The canvas zooms to show exactly that area.
Zoom level dropdown
The status bar at the bottom shows the current zoom percentage. Click it to open a dropdown with preset zoom levels.
Jump to 100% with {{mod}}+1
Press Ctrl+1 to set zoom to 100%, where one screen pixel corresponds to one logical pixel. This is useful when you need to check text legibility or fine-grained snap alignment at a known scale. It works in both 2D and 3D views.
Step in and out with {{mod}}++ and {{mod}}+-
Press Ctrl++ to zoom in one step and Ctrl+- to zoom out one step. Each press moves the zoom level by one preset increment, centered on the current viewport center. Use these when you want controlled zoom steps without moving your hands to the scroll wheel.
Frame an area with the Zoom Window tool
Press Z to activate the Zoom Window tool (2D only). Click and drag a rectangle over the area you want to examine, then release. The canvas instantly zooms and pans to fill the viewport with exactly the area you drew. Press Escape or V to return to the Select tool when you are done.
Use the status-bar zoom menu
The current zoom percentage shown in the bottom status bar is a clickable menu. Click it to open a list of preset levels — Zoom In, Zoom Out, Zoom to Fit, 100%, and common percentages such as 50%, 200%, and 400%. Click any level to jump directly to it without using the keyboard.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+0 | Zoom to Fit |
| Ctrl+1 | Zoom to 100% |
| Ctrl++ | Zoom In |
| Ctrl+- | Zoom Out |
| Z | Zoom Window tool (2D only) |
After zooming way in to place a detail, press Ctrl+0 to snap back to the full project view instantly. Combine the Zoom Window tool with Ctrl+0 — drag a window to focus on a planting bed, make your edits, then fit-all to review the whole composition.
The Zoom Window tool (Z) is available in the 2D editor only. In the 3D view, terrain workspace, and presentation workspace, use the scroll wheel and the Ctrl+0 fit shortcut to navigate instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I find the Zoom Window tool?
The Zoom Window tool (shortcut Z) is only available in the 2D drawing editor. If you are in the 3D view, terrain workspace, or presentation workspace, the Z key is not mapped to zoom. Switch to 2D mode and press Z, or use the scroll wheel and Ctrl+0 to navigate in any view.
Scroll-wheel zoom keeps centering in the wrong place — how do I control it?
Scroll-wheel zoom always centers on your cursor. Before scrolling, move your cursor to the spot you want to keep in view, then scroll. If you want to zoom to a specific region precisely, use the Zoom Window tool (Z) in 2D — drag a rectangle over the area and it will fill the viewport exactly.
How do I get back to a normal overview after zooming in too far?
Press Ctrl+0 to fit all objects on screen, or Ctrl+1 to return to 100% zoom. You can also click the zoom percentage in the status bar and choose a preset level from the menu.
Is there a way to zoom to a specific percentage like 75%?
Click the zoom percentage displayed in the bottom status bar to open the zoom menu. The menu lists common presets. If the exact percentage you need is not listed, use Ctrl++ and Ctrl+- to step through levels, or the scroll wheel for finer control.
Does zooming affect how the drawing is exported or printed?
No. The zoom level is a view-only setting and has no effect on exports, PDF output, or print scale. Drawing scale and paper size for exports are configured separately in the export dialog.