There are several methods to execute a model rotation in TS.
The first method stands for pointing out the rotation center. This is
the most recommended method for rotating a model, requiring a user to point
out the rotation center. It is commonly used, meanwhile, the other methods
are applied just when appropriate. The below algorithm describes
the steps to be carried out:
Make sure all operations are canceled or press the ESC key.
Select the required view by a left-click on it.
Use the CTRL+R keyboard shortcut in the following way: press and hold
down the CTRL key, subsequently, press the "R" key, and release
the both keys.
Point out the rotation center in the model. It is generally applied to
a joint. Click at any point of the joint and the pink round icon appears
on it, indicating the very rotation center chosen.
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6. By holding the left mouse button pressed, rotate the model by moving
7. To cancel the rotation operation, press the ESC key.
It is important to mention that indicating the rotation center depends
on the current representation type of the parts, thus if an element( object)
is not transparent, then the rotation center is pointed out at the element’s
plane, otherwise at the work area plane.
The second method stands for pointing out the rotation center by pressing
the “V” key. This method is similar to the previous one,
just deploys a different hotkey combination.
Make sure all operations are canceled or press the ESC key.
Select the required view by a left-click on it.
Use the CTRL+R hotkey combination in the following way: press and hold
down the CTRL key, subsequently press the R key, and release them both.
Press the “V” key
Point out the model rotation center by a left click at the required point.
By holding down the CTRL key and mouse wheel button pressed, rotate the
model by moving the mouse cursor.
To cancel the rotation operation, press the ESC key
The third method does not require specifying the rotation center as it
uses the one previously indicated. This method is recommended to
be applied when editing the components, due to the fact that the component
dimensions are not huge, and pointing out the rotation center is of no
specific need.
Make sure all operations are canceled or press the ESC key.
Select the required view by a left-click on it.
By holding down the CTRL key and the mouse wheel button pressed, rotate
the model by moving the mouse cursor.
To cancel the rotation operation, press the ESC key.