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02-06-2006, 04:39 PM #1Registered User Promoted
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Rotating objects in Chief
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.caLast edited by hdc concepts; 02-06-2006 at 04:41 PM.
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02-06-2006, 07:56 PM #2
2 options
- rotate in "other" cad program to the desired placement and import into chief
- rotate within chief's symbol import wizard...this has limits of 90 degree rotations
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02-06-2006, 08:49 PM #3
This is where Sketchup acts as a nice companion to CA.
LewLew Buttery
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02-07-2006, 02:37 AM #4Having Fun is Job 1.
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02-07-2006, 06:32 AM #5
Good mousework
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.
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02-07-2006, 07:48 AM #6
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...
LewLew Buttery
Castle Golden Design - "We make dreams visible"
Lockport, NY
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