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Change axes

reserv888reserv888 Posts: 1,143
edited December 1969 in New Users

Sometimes I have a need to change the axes of the grid. For instance if I want to put a figure in a chair that doesn't stand straight along the x or z axes. Now I have to zigzag the figure to get to the chair. I guess there is smoother way (like temporarily rotate the grid). Or not?

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  • JaderailJaderail Posts: 0
    edited December 1969

    Move the Figure to the chair then just ROTATE the figure. All items can be moved and Rotated with many of the Tools or in the Parameters Tab. I hope this helps some.

  • RuphussRuphuss Posts: 2,631
    edited December 1969

    hey jade you missunderstood the question i think
    getting an object from one Point to another that is not on one of the 90 degree axes
    you cannot move it directly to that Point with the Parameters tab
    but you can if you take the translation tool and grab it at the little triangles

  • JaderailJaderail Posts: 0
    edited October 2013

    Well, yes you need to use one of the Translation tools or just Copy the X Y Z parameters from the far object to the to be moved object, but that's the reason the tools are there and the Parameters take values. For the movement of items to where the user wants them. The Align tool is also very useful once you understand the different settings.

    I thought that was what this was about. Otherwise I'm sort of lost right now. I sort of see USE a Tool in my post.

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  • TotteTotte Posts: 13,977
    edited December 1969

    Hello,

    use the "free" manipulator that will move objects free within the two axis it represents.

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  • JaderailJaderail Posts: 0
    edited December 1969

    Totte said:
    Hello,

    use the "free" manipulator that will move objects free within the two axis it represents.

    And that my Friends is the SECOND tool on the TOOL bar if you have it ON in your DAZ Studio Viewport layout.
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  • TotteTotte Posts: 13,977
    edited December 1969

    Jaderail said:
    Totte said:
    Hello,

    use the "free" manipulator that will move objects free within the two axis it represents.

    And that my Friends is the SECOND tool on the TOOL bar if you have it ON in your DAZ Studio Viewport layout.

    You really like to be helpful Jade ;-)

  • Lissa_xyzLissa_xyz Posts: 6,116
    edited December 1969

    It's actually the 4th. The 2nd one creates the translation handles and the rotation circles, which can get annoying.

  • RuphussRuphuss Posts: 2,631
    edited December 1969

    sometimes the object 0/0/0 is different from the world 0/0/0
    then copying the Parameters doesnt work
    how do you solve this ?

  • JaderailJaderail Posts: 0
    edited October 2013

    That is Covered here http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/30747/#455924 It will take some work to get it set to perfect center I believe. Then 000 will equal world 000 when set to it.

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  • Richard HaseltineRichard Haseltine Posts: 100,953
    edited December 1969

    One option might be to create a new null (from the Create menu), then use the Align (Window>Panes(Tabs)>Align)pane to place that as you want in relation to the prop or figure you wish to place, parent the item to the null and then use the null for positioning.

  • reserv888reserv888 Posts: 1,143
    edited December 1969

    Thx everyone for your efforts. You have been most helpful.
    I had totally missed the little yellow triangle which allows you to move the figure freely in xz-plane.
    Great!

  • RuphussRuphuss Posts: 2,631
    edited December 1969

    thx to jaderail and richard

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