xJonQx Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 In HD Pro 2020, how can you rotate Geometric Shapes (this works fine for other library items) on the Z-Axis? I'm trying to rotate a vertical cylinder to show the path of a main water line but it doesn't result at all in what I wanted. Here you can see me trying to rotate it in the camera view: But it winds up skewing the object instead of rotating it: This seems like such a basic operation but I can't figure out how to do it with a geometric shape. This works for other library objects like furniture. I was able to get a gutter downspout to rotate the way I needed: Can anyone explain to me how to achieve this with Geometric Shapes? Or a clever workaround with another object? (I tried using a flagpole for a pipe but it's too tapered when you shorten it) Thanks, Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJPotter Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 That is an ability found only in Chief Premier. I suggest you connect the pipes at 90-degree angles for now DJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngeJones Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Sounds like I can't have my triangular paving slabs then? I found the wedges, sized one, but cannot lay it flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJPotter Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 There are "Wedges" that are flat (at 0 degrees at the base), take a look please. DJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngeJones Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I have looked carefully and all the wedges are standing on edge. I have got around it by rotating a square slab 45 degrees and sinking it a few mm below the height of the square slabs so that it looks like a square slab cut in half (which is how the landscapers would have to do it anyway) Oddly enough, the half spheres can be rotated upside down, and so can some of the other geometric shapes (HD Pro) but not the wedges. If you think I have missed seeing something can you attach a screenshot of the shape you're referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 @IngeJones It's usually best to start a new thread even when your question is similar. It also helps to post an image or drawing showing what you want to do. 7 hours ago, IngeJones said: I have got around it by rotating a square slab 45 degrees Have you tried reshaping a slab to fit? Place a slab, grab one of the side or corner handles and drag ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngeJones Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Yes I tried that - the shape insists on remaining rectangular. I can make any size or shape of rectangle I want. I want one that looks like a square sidewalk concrete slab but cut in half diagonally. I can't find a picture of one already done as they are usually cut on-site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 11 minutes ago, IngeJones said: Yes I tried that Tried what? Here are 2 slabs that I shaped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngeJones Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Tried what you suggested - reshaping one of my slabs. What did you use as the base object? I used the closed box geometric shape. Should I start from a different base object? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 6 minutes ago, IngeJones said: What did you use as the base object? A Slab. Build>Slab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngeJones Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Hmm well I've just gone and tried that but I can't seem to control the dimensions (only the thickness), or get the hypoteneuse straight when I pull in a corner handle. When you buy paving slabs from Wickes they are standard sizes. I think the geometric shapes are the only items that offer sufficient shape and dimensional control. And it won't let me pull in the middle like you have it in your second image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Watch on YouTube: http://youtu.be/vCUkDkwNa0U?hd=1 Check some of these links for more info. Resources for self help: The built in Help System (always a good place to start) Getting Started Knowledge Base YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngeJones Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Brilliant - thanks! Now I can control slabs Only one reason it might not work for me in this particular situation, although that might be my fault for not thinking about it in the right way to start with, is that the squares I already made to represent the types of paving slabs I would be buying, I spent ages tweaking a material that had a tile grid texture on it so that you can just see the dark edges around the edge of the slabs. That means when I duplicate and arrange them, their grid stays relative to the individual slabs so I can always see the grout lines. In a Build->Slab type of item, the pattern seems to remain relative to the world, so as I move them, they can get the grout lines crossing in the middle of the slab etc. Also they are happy to be dragged to overlap, which makes it not as easy to lay them. But your video will definitely help with other situations I may need, so thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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