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Model transformation

To: | Keyboard Shortcut: (Windows) | Keyboard Shortcut: (Mac OS X) | Action/Results:
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Rotate the model | X + left button | X + left button | Press the hotkey then drag in the 3D View while pressing the left button on the mouse/stylus. The model rotates about its pivot point.
Track the model | X + middle button | X + middle button | Press the hotkey then drag in the 3D View while pressing the middle button on the mouse/stylus. The model is moved relative to the cursor movement in current view.
Scale the model | X + right button | X + right button | Press the hotkey then drag in the 3D View while pressing the right button on the mouse/stylus. The object scales larger or smaller depending on the direction you drag.

NoteThe X keyboard shortcut is designed to transform the currently selected item(s) by default. When a model is not selected, the hotkey transforms whatever item is located under the tool cursor in the 3D View. When one item consistently transforms in the 3D View, despite the location of the tool cursor, it indicates that it is selected. Clicking an empty region of the 3D View or pressing Ctrl + D ensures that any current selection is cancelled.