
Measurement between points is possible by holding down the Shift key while pressing the left mouse button. If the mouse is equipped with an extra mouse button this can be used to fit the model and toolpath to the current view. Rotation around a toolpath endpoint is possible by clicking the middle button twice slowly while not moving the mouse and holding down the button on the second click. Rotation around the model center is done using the middle mouse button. The Inventor HSMinterface is designed for Inventor users and machinists alike.

Depending on your version of Inventor HSM, effective generation of high quality 2D, 3D, 5-axis milling, and turning toolpaths for high speed machining are provided. Left-clicking on a highlighted toolpath endpoint makes the highlighted position the current tool position. Inventor HSMis a fully integrated CAM application for Inventor and Inventor LT.

The toolpath direction is indicated at the highlighted position using an arrow. Endpoints within the toolpath can be highlighted by moving the mouse pointer over the point. The mouse allows control of the simulation view similar to the normal behavior of the model viewport. However, the tool orientation of the active operation is also indicated using a coordinate system located at the tool orientation origin. The coordinate system orientation is shown in the lower-left corner of the view.
