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# 1 06-06-2003 , 07:17 AM

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Simple beginer question

Hello:
I would like to know if there is a method to place a new object in a different place than (0,0).
Is there a fast way for placing the pivot point of an object to the object from 0,0 FE?, cause i can handle manually but i am sure there must be a simpler way.

Thanks very much in advance.

Last edited by jose3; 06-06-2003 at 10:11 PM.

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# 2 06-06-2003 , 08:52 AM

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i am pretty sure that if you use the options you can choose where you want the object created.

eks: Create -> polygons -> cube -> options (the little square)

-Rotbol

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# 3 06-06-2003 , 10:49 AM

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Thanks very much rotbol i will start to look at the options from now on.

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# 4 06-06-2003 , 05:53 PM

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you can always snap it

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# 5 06-06-2003 , 06:35 PM

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I do use snap Nem, "X,C,V" FE but......
Suppose u have a cilinder and want the pivot to hit the middle of the front circule so as to make it turn like a wheel, i am talking about a pefect turn due to perfect position of the pivot.
Question:
How do u do this by eye or u just make the cilinder according to the grid and that way i have the center of the cilinder somewhere in the grid to snap it ?.
Is there a way to snap straight on the middle of the face?

Thanks very much for the answer
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# 6 08-06-2003 , 05:45 PM

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Hi JOse3, to make the pivot centre the circle you just have to do so:

select the object > modify > centre pivot

That it user added image

Cheers

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# 7 08-06-2003 , 05:48 PM

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oh sorry, I didn't read carefully through your question, I guest you already know the above advice. disregard that user added image

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# 8 08-06-2003 , 08:05 PM

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I didnt Lisa, your advice have been very useful. Makes it much more simple.
Thanks very much for the answer.

The word beginner has two letters, and not precisely the "g" donkey. !!!!

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