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Pathetic newbie question
I used to use Solidworks 07, haven't done any 3d modeling since 2006. How do you rotate a part in FreeCad? I used to have a SpaceBall, now using a conventional mouse. Thanks in advance!
Re: Pathetic newbie question
There are various possibilities:
- use Std Transform
- use the Placement dialog
- change the Placement values in the Data tab.
Please note: if an object is attached, you have to change the AttachmentOffset and not the placement, which is then calculated.
- use Std Transform
- use the Placement dialog
- change the Placement values in the Data tab.
Please note: if an object is attached, you have to change the AttachmentOffset and not the placement, which is then calculated.
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Re: Pathetic newbie question
Take a look at https://wiki.freecad.org/Mouse_navigation
Various types of movement, with instructions about use. Pick one you like.
Gene
Re: Pathetic newbie question
I just use draft rotate, depending on what I am rotating.
Re: Pathetic newbie question
In FreeCAD wiki there is also a document to help you in the transition between SolidWorks and FreeCAD if I remember correctly.
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