Rotating a Surface

You can rotate a surface around one of the three axes of the handle.

Before you begin: Create a 3D shape containing a subdivision surface.

  1. Click Modification .

  2. Click Rotation .

  3. Optional: Click the surface to position the manipulators depending on the mouse cursor position.

  4. Optional: Move the mouse cursor to highlight the desired rotation axis.

  5. Hold down the left-mouse button and drag to rotate the surface. You can see the start and end points and the value of angular displacement along with its unit are displayed. Thus you have complete control on the rotation angle.

    Depending on the state of the Show Coord icon in Help Text toolbar, the angular value can be viewed in the following modes:


    • : the angular displacement value is viewed on the selected manipulator. This is the default state.

    • : the angular displacement value is viewed on the mouse pointer.

    • : the angular displacement value is not displayed.

  6. Release the left-mouse button when you are satisfied with the new position of the surface.

    Tip: You can press Ctrl while in the command to rotate the surface in 5 degree increments.