This is a re-request - navigation should not be done by tools. Navigation should always be available while using other tools and should not require a numeric keypad or middle mouse button.
This is so important. The more I use other pieces of 3d software the more I notice this huge limitation in Vectorworks.
Kevin
Sorry if I went off on a tangent about the number-keys. But in a neighboring thread somewhere here I read a post from Jim that said something like "yeah I think the number pad's days are numbered..." or words to that affect, and it sent a chill down my spine. Then I read Kevin's post at the top that said navigation should not require a keypad and I thought, "I gotta jump in here and defend the keypad!" Maybe its just my work-style 'cause I've always used a full keyboard, but its totally second