Rotating objects in Chief

[hdc concepts]

Help please!!!!

We would like to know how to rotate a 3d object such as a column on the X, Y and Z axis so that we can change the angle on the column in elevation or cross section view.
Taking a "slab" that shows up on a floor plan as a simple single line polyline and in 3D having it show as a sloping cap for a retaining wall. Therefore we can see it in elevation and rendered but not in the 2d floor plan (it shows as a single line).

If you can post or email us back that would really help.
Thank you.
Andre Haesler
hdcconcepts@hdcconcepts.ca

[Ben Palmer]

2 options

1. rotate in "other" cad program to the desired placement and import into chief
2. rotate within chief's symbol import wizard...this has limits of 90 degree rotations

[lbuttery]

This is where Sketchup acts as a nice companion to CA.

Lew

[frwillia]

This is where Sketchup acts as a nice companion to CA.

At about 10% of the price and 20% of the learning curve too!

Fitch

[ARCHIJEF2000]

Use Accutrans,import the object, adjust the orientation by clicking on the picture and moving it around. Then select tools/adjust object, then on "use displayed rotation" near the bottom right hand corner of the screen. This method works well but, is very hands on, you will see a display of the x,y,z coordinates, but can only influence these by good control of the mouse.



Wow good brakes

[lbuttery]

ARCHIJEF2000:

Thanks, that's good to know cause Accutrans is $20 versus $500 for Sketchup. Obviously SU can do more, lots more. but if all you need is to change the orientation of objects...

Lew