Absolute
An absolute viewpoint is set at a specific location in a
document and does not move. The lens shows the same absolute
point no matter where the lens is placed on the page.
Relative
A relative viewpoint is set at a specific distance from the
center of the lens. If you move the lens, the viewpoint moves the
same distance and direction. Unless the Frozen option is selected, the
view in the lens changes to show the new viewpoint. When Frozen is
selected, the view in the lens does not change; if you deselect the Fro-
zen option, the view then changes to the current viewpoint.
Setting a viewpoint precisely
Use this procedure to enter values to position a viewpoint.
1
Select a lens object.
2
Use one of the following options:
Absolute position: Select Absolute and enter horizontal (X)
and vertical (Y) distances from the rulers zero point to the
viewpoint. For example, enter 0 in the X and Y boxes to set the
viewpoint at the zero point. The viewpoint will not move if you
move the lens.
Relative position: Select Relative and enter horizontal (X) and
vertical (Y) distances from the center of the lens to the view-
point. Positive values move the viewpoint down and right of the
lens center. Negative values move the viewpoint up and left of
the lens center. To set the viewpoint 1 ruler unit left of the lens
Lens
Absolute viewpoint
Relative Viewpoint
Lens