What is the main function of a Free Orbit tool?

The Free Orbit tool is primarily designed to allow users to rotate the view freely around an object. This is particularly useful in 3D modeling, enabling users to gain different perspectives of the model and to examine details from various angles without altering their position or needing to move the object itself. The ability to smoothly rotate around an object enhances the visualization process and aids in more effective design assessment and modification.

Panning, zooming, and measuring are functions associated with other tools designed specifically for those tasks, which do not offer the same dynamic viewing capabilities as the Free Orbit tool. This distinction clarifies the essential utility of the Free Orbit tool in facilitating an immersive and comprehensive view of 3D objects.