Rotating the Model |
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The orientation of the model is indicated by an orientation icon located at the bottom left corner of the display. This icon indicates the direction of the axes (X for East, Y for North and Z up).
In the view above, the Y-axis points mostly into the screen and a bit to the right, the X-axis points mostly to the right and a bit out of the screen, and the Z-axis points straight up. Note that the backside of the icon is shaded in blue.
In the view above, the Y-axis points mostly to the right and a bit into the screen, the X-axis points mostly out of the screen and a bit to the right, and the Z-axis points straight up. Note that the inside of the icon is shaded in red.
There are three selectable rotation models:
This causes the mouse rotation to occur in the opposite way to Tools > Global Transform Z+ up. The model can be rotated by holding down the left mouse button and wait for the drag mouse pointer
The model can also be rotated using touch screen controls by dragging either 1 or 2 fingers across the screen, and pinching for zoom. This operation can be customized using Tools > Rotation Toolbar.
Notes:
Before rotating the model, you should set the desired centre of rotation
You can adjust the drag wait time using
Rotation and translation operations can be repeated automatically by typing n# before selecting the operation. For example to produce an animated display of a stress plot, specify
type in 35# from the keyboard
Press the Esc key to cancel the animation.
Entering 0# will repeat the operation indefinitely. Press the escape key to stop.
Related Topics:
Selecting special view positions
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