Tool Size Problem

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# 1 14-12-2002 , 03:53 PM

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Alright, heres my problem. whenever I use a tool such as translate, rotate, or scale the handles seem to get really long. Is there a way to turn it back to regular? Here's what I mean:

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# 2 14-12-2002 , 04:00 PM

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Hit your minus key bud!!!

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# 3 14-12-2002 , 04:49 PM

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On a related note, how can I keep the tool's positioning closer to the object? For example, sometimes I have to zoom way out to grab the tool manipulators because they're far away from the object I'm manipulating instead of being directly on the object itself.

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# 4 14-12-2002 , 05:48 PM

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That sound like, that the pivot point is situated away from the center of the object in question.

You can "center pivot" from the Modify menu, if I remember correctly.

I have this function on the shelf, together with a button for centering the pivot point in the middle of the grid (which is useful for duplicating around the axis').

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