This is the first plugin I wrote. I just wanted a simple plugin to rotate groups 90 degrees in all 3 axis. Got tired of doing it by dragging stuff with the mouse. I use it alot. I was totally clueless, at the time, so credit goes to TBD and his Rotix plugin. The structure will look similar. I deleted alot of stuff and added a few things. Though after writing the PushPull&Group plugin, I imported some extra picker logic back as improvement.
To use, just hover over a group to auto select and hit the following keys to rotate 90 deg. Arrow keys for x,y and Home/End for Z. I normally just reach over with my left hand. It might be disorienting at first, but you should quickly get the hang of it. Z should be no problem. A tip for x,y is; line yourself up on the standard position, facing the xy plane. And imagine the arrows on the surface of the part. And imagine pushing on an arrow, will push that edge down.
You can see me using it at ~6 minute mark in the F15 video: http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=28072#p243453
@unknownuser said:
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Name: Key Rotate
Version: 1.02
SU Version: 7.0
Date: 05-04-2010
Purpose: This plugin helps with the assembly of 3D models & puzzles for 1/4" sheet stock.
Description: Mouse over a group and use keyboard keys to rotate group 90 deg (about their center)
Usage:
Right & Left arrow keys => rotate about the green (Y) axis direction
Up & Down arrow keys => rotate about the red (X) axis direction
Home & End arrow keys => rotate about the blue (Z) axis direction
# ** Hold Shift Key to add to selection
Credits: I learned alot buy studying TBD's Rotix plugin. Thanks you, for making it!
History:
1.0 (05-04-2010) - first version
1.01-2 added to description text
v 1.02
-Kwok