3D Rotation

In this Task

The reference point of the 3D selector shell will be moved to the base of the solid. This object will then be rotated about the pivot.

Associated Tasks 

Creating a copy during rotation.

Before you Start 

Selector 2D/3D properties are set to 3D. Use the Toggle 2D/3D at the base of the editor. The Selector Shell will switch between 2D and 3D mode. The right-click context menu can also be used to toggle between 2D and 3D Selector mode.

View is set to Isometric North East.

Workplane is in alignment with the view. Use Plane by World if this is not the case.

Take Note 

Active snap modes can interfere with the rotation. Remove snap prior to rotation.

Menu options for the Default menu and workspace, the Ribbon and Palettes are provided directly under the Command Name heading.

Objects can be rotated through a 3-dimensional plane when working in 3D workspace.

Make sure the Workplane is seated on the base of the solid, shown below.  Use Workplane by Facet to do this if not the case.

Turn the view to Isometric North East and select the solid object.

Move the reference point of the selector shell to the midpoint of the bottom edge, shown below. Input Dto displace the reference point.

Right click to make sure the Make Copy option is checked, then start to rotate the Y handle.

Rotating the solid about the new reference point

Rotate the object until the X rotation field displays a rotation angle of 180º, or hold down the SHIFT key to constrain the angle, shown below. The rotation angle of 180° can be input into the X rotation field. Use the keyboard TAB key to access the data fields. Hold down the SHIFT key to obtain full orthographic rotation 

Left click to position the copied object, shown below.

In the example below, the model is shown in Draft rendered view, using the following options :

• Rendering Type – Visualize
• Rendering Mode – Shades of Grey
• Edge Model – Facet Edges

Take Note

Remove the Make Copy option when the task is finished.