# Grabber

The Grabber tool allows you to pan all View windows.

This tool helps you see the part of the window which is obscured while you are working on another part your drawing or scene.

Use one of the following methods to activate the Grabber tool:

- Select Tools > Grabber.
- Click the Grabber tool on the Drawing Tools toolbar.

If the Grabber tool is visible in the Drawing Tools toolbar, press [5] to activate it.

- Press and hold the [Spacebar] while you move the window.
- Press [5], the default keyboard shortcut.

Press [Ctrl] when using the Grabber tool to switch temporarily to the Select tool.

See Also
Using the View Windows
Setting Up Your Drawing Space
Zooming and Panning the View Window