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    Autodesk.Viewing.Extensions

    Methods

    activate(mode)

    Performs the corresponding button action.

    Parameters

    mode*
    string
    		one of the supported modes, see getModes().
    * Required

    deactivate()

    Deactivates the current mode and activates the default viewer’s navigation tool.

    Returns

    typedescription
    boolean true when deactivation is successful.

    isActive(mode)

    Checks whether a specific supported mode is currently active.

    Parameters

    mode*
    string
    		one of the supported modes.
    * Required

    Returns

    typedescription
    boolean true is the mode queried is currently active.
     
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