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Using Transform Gizmos 411
Top:TheScalegizmowiththeYZplanehandleselected
Bottom: Non-uniform scaling on the YZ plane
Note: To perform a Squash operation, you must
choose
Select and Squash (page 1–422) on the
main toolbar.
The Scale gizmo prov ides feedback by changing
its size and shape; in the case of a uniform scale
operation, it will grow or shrink as the mouse
moves, and during non-uniform scaling , the
gizmo will stretch and deform whi le dragging.
Ho wever, once the mouse button is released, the
gizmo returns to its original size and shape.
You can adjust settings for the Scale gizmo on the
Gizmos panel (p age 3–877) of the Preferences
dialog (page 3–859)
Notes
Using a Transform gizmo sets the default axis
constraint to the last axis or plane you used.
Dragging a Transform gizmo temporarily disables
snaps. To retain snapping capabilities w ith the
Transform gizmo enabled, set the constraints, and
then transform the selection without d ragging on
any gizmo handles.
If Lock Selection Set is on, you can drag anywhere
in the viewp ort to transform the object. Dragging
an axis, however, stil l applies the constraint along
that axis.
Procedure
Ex ample: To ex plor e use of the tra nsfor m gizmo:
1.
Reset t he program, then create a sphere,
and then click the S
elect and Move button.
The Transform gizm
o appears at the center of
the sphere. Because the default axis constraint
on the Axis Constraints toolbar is XY Plane,
the X and Y shafts
of the Transform gizmo are
yellow (active), while the Z shaft is blue.
2. Use Arc Rotate (page 3–787) to adjust
the Perspective view for a better view of
the Transform g
izmo. When you’re done,
right-clicktoreturntoSelectandMove.
3. Pointtoanypartofthesphereawayfromthe
Transform gizmo, and drag to confirm that the
sphere is loc
ked to the XY plane.
4. Point to the Z-
axis shaft, and drag.
The Z shaft tu
rns yellow, the X and Y shaf ts
turn red and green, respectively , and the sphere
moves along the Z axis.