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2D Mode

The following key combinations can be used to navigate over the fractal surface using the mouse:

Keys Function
LMB Move the mouse away from the start point to zoom in to that point
RMB Move the mouse away from the start point to zoom out from that point
MMB Move the surface in any direction dragging it with the mouse
Shift + LMB Move the surface in any direction dragging it with the mouse
Shift + RMB Rotate the surface around the center dragging in with the mouse
Ctrl + LMB Move the mouse up and down to zoom in and out from the center of the surface
Ctrl + RMB Move the mouse left and right to rotate the surface around the center
Wheel Rotate the wheel up and down to zoom in and out from the point under the mouse
Shift + Wheel Rotate the wheel up and down to rotate the surface around the center
Ctrl + Wheel Rotate the wheel up and down to zoom in and out from the center of the surface

You can also use the following keys when the fractal view is active:

Keys Function
Cursor Keys Move the surface in any direction using the cursor keys
- Zoom out by 200%
+ Zoom in by 200%

You can also use the Parameters page to edit the position, zoom and angle of the visible part of the fractal surface.

While hovering the mouse over the main fractal surface, a preview of the Julia fractal corresponding to the point under the mouse is dynamically generated. Double-click on the main view to switch it to the Julia fractal.

3D Mode

You can rotate and zoom the 3D view using the mouse:

Keys Function
LMB Move the mouse to rotate the fractal surface around its center
RMB,
Ctrl + LMB
Move the mouse up and down to zoom the view in and out
Wheel Rotate the wheel up and down to zoom the view in and out

You can also use the cursor keys and +/- keys to rotate and zoom in the 3D mode.

Click Next to continue.