Rotation deformer
Updated: 04/15/2024
About Rotation Deformers
Rotation
By setting a rotation deformer on the object’s parent, the object inside can be rotated.
To use this function, drag the tip to adjust.
Note: Please see the “Repeat” page for instructions on how to rotate the deformer once.
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Expansion and contraction
The object can be scaled by adjusting the round “scale handle” on the rotation deformer.
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Create a Rotation Deformer
1. Click [Create Rotation Deformer].
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2. The [Create Rotation Deformer] dialog box opens.
Enter the desired settings and click the [Create] button to create a rotation deformer on the view.
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No. | Name |
Description | |
1 | Parts to be inserted | Select the part to insert. | |
2 | Name | Set the name of the new rotation deformer. It can also reflect the name of the currently selected object. See “Environment settings” for details. |
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3 | Location | Select where to add the new rotation deformer. For details on how to set up a parent-child hierarchy, see “Setting up parent-child hierarchies.” |
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4 | Sequential creation | Create rotation deformer sequentially without closing the dialog box. | |
Create | Create a rotation deformer and close the dialog box. | ||
Close | Close the dialog box without creating a rotation deformer. |
3. Adjust the position and angle of the rotation deformer to match the object on the canvas.
To adjust the length of the rotating handle, use Alt + Drag at the end of the handle.
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4. Select the object -> Select the created rotation deformer from the “Deformer” in the inspector palette -> Set as parent.
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That completes the settings.
Let’s check the settings by moving the handle of the rotation deformer.
After setting the parent, Ctrl + Drag can be used to adjust the position and angle of the rotation deformer, and Alt + Drag to adjust the length of the handle.
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How to set the standard angle
In the inspector palette of the rotation deformer, you can set [Standard Angle], which considers the specified angle to be 0 degrees.
- In the [Angle] text box, enter a number to match the angle of the character, such as the tilt of the head, or drag the handle of the rotation deformer.
- Click [Set Standard Angle] to set the angle to the [Standard Angle] and make it the base of rotation (0 degrees).
- To restore the original value, enter a value in [Angle] that reverses the positive and negative values of the standard angle, and click [Set Standard Angle] again.
Note: For a detailed explanation of the inspector palette, please refer to the “Inspector Palette” page.
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How to Use the Rotation Deformer Creation Tool
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This function allows you to instantly create a rotation deformer while dragging the mouse pointer.
With the object selected, click the tool icon and drag it on the view to create a rotation deformer.
No dialog box is opened and the operation is performed directly on the view.
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Names and other information must be added later, but the parent-child hierarchy as well as the rotation deformer orientation and its length are created instantly, so use this function according to the application.
Edit Rotation Deformer
By holding down a key on the keyboard and dragging, you can edit the rotation deformer without affecting the children.
For more information, please refer to the chart below.
Note: For Mac users, please replace [Ctrl] with [Command].
Shortcut | Rotating handle | Scale handle |
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Drag | Rotation | Zoom In |
Shift + Drag | Rotate by 45 degrees | [None] |
Alt + Drag | Enlarge only the rotating handle display without affecting the object. | [None] |
Alt + Shift + Drag | [None] | [None] |
Ctrl + Drag | Rotate without affecting the object. | Enlarge without affecting the object. |
Ctrl + Shift + Drag | Rotate by 45 degrees without affecting the object. | [None] |
Ctrl + Alt + Drag | Enlarge only the rotating handle display without affecting the object. | [None] |
Ctrl + Shift + Alt + Drag | [None] | [None] |