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
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