This post explains how to view from a top-down perspective in Blender.
Introduction
When working in Blender, there are times when you want to look straight down from directly above.
There are several ways to do this, so here’s a memo to keep track of them.
# Version used in this post Blender 4.2.0
Note: This article was translated from my original post.
How to Switch to a Top-Down View in Blender
There are several ways to do this:
- Shortcut key
- Pie menu
- Viewport
- 3D Navigation
Let’s go through them one by one.
Shortcut Key: Numpad 7
You can switch to a top-down view by pressing the shortcut key Numpad 7
.
If you don't have a numpad:
"Edit" > "Preferences" > "Input" > Enable "Emulate Numpad"
This allows you to switch to a top-down view using the 7 key on the keyboard instead of the numpad.
Pie Menu: Top
Press the backtick "`" key to open the pie menu, and click "Top" to switch to a top-down view.
Viewport: Top
From the top tab:
"View" > "Viewport" > "Top"
Clicking this switches to a top-down view.
3D Navigation: Z
In the 3D Navigation at the top right, press "Z" to switch to a top-down view.
Conclusion
This post summarized how to view from top in Blender.
Blender has so many features that remembering small operations like this can be tricky.
I hope this helps someone out there.