Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
3D manipulator shown on a circle object
Mesh types selection menu
Figure 3.5
3.5 Cursor Placement
To precisely place the 3D cursor, use Shift + the S key for options to move the cursor to
objects, grids, etc. (Figure 3.6).
Learning
Unit 2
Undo/Redo,
Adding Mesh
Objects in Edit
Mode,
Naming Objects,
Deleting Objects
3.6 Moving Objects
Th e three basic controls for moving an object are: G key
(grab), S key (scale), and R key (rotate). To move an object
freely in the plane of the view, press the G key with the object
selected and drag the mouse. To lock the movement to a par-
ticular axis, press the G key + X , Y, or Z (Figure 3.7).
Learning
Unit 3
Duplication
Figure 3.6
Learning
Unit 1
Movement is locked to the
x-axis.
Moving Objects,
Blender Grid -
Units - Scale,
X, Y, and Z Axis
Figure 3.7
