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global vs. local transformations
When you choose the 3D Rotation or 3D Translation tool, be aware of the Global
Transform option (it appears as a three-dimensional cube) at the bottom of
the Tools panel. When the Global Transform option is depressed, rotation and
positioning are relative to the global, or Stage, coordinate system. The 3D display
over the object that you’re moving shows the three axes in constant position, no
matter how the object is rotated or moved. Notice in the following image how the
3D display is always perpendicular to the Stage.
However, when the Global option is turned off (the button is raised), rotation and
positioning is relative to the object. The 3D display shows the three axes oriented rela-
tive to the object, not the Stage. For example, in the following image, notice that the 3D
Translation tool shows the z axis pointing out from the rectangle, not from the Stage.
Changing the 3d position of an object
In addition to changing an object’s rotation in 3D space, you can move it to a spe-
cific point in 3D space. Use the 3D Translation tool, which is hidden under the 3D
Rotation tool.
1 Choose the 3D Translation tool (
).
2 Click on your text.
A guide appears on the instance. This is a guide for the 3D translation. The red
guide represents the x axis, the green is the y axis, and the blue is the z axis.
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Lesson 3
Creating and editing symbols