Switching Center to Objects Here's an interesting situation I'm facing right now. During modelling, I know that you make it easier to focus on an object by PRESSING PERIOD on your numpad. That way, the rotation will be oriented within that object. 

My problem now is that my fullsize keyboard has gone caput and I'm now using a replacement keyboard with no NUMPAD at all.

So, during my modelling, I am having difficulty manimuplating the 3D space because I cannot control or place the CENTER to a specific object. 

Is there a solution within the KEYS themselves?

Thanks
In the header of a 3D view, right-click on the View > Frame Selected menu item, and add it to your Quick Favorites and/or create a new keyboard shortcut for it.