New 3Drotate gizmo won't show up, only rotates about z.

[ekias]

Hi,

  I'm drawing 2D figures using lines in 3D space because I would like to use the realistic coordinates (rather than projections) to maintain accuracy.  Only, I've realized that I cannot put text anywhere but on the x-y plane.  My idea is to rotate the figure 90 degrees once it is constructed so that it is parallel with the x-y plane and then the text will be in view.  When I try to use the 3DROTATE command to rotate the figure, the gizmo does't show up and the program only allows rotation about z.  I need rotation about x.  Does anyone know why the gizmo isn't showing up?  Should I just use the old ROTATE3D command?

Thanks!

Evan

[maxim_k · Accepted solution]

Hi Evan,

in order to see Gizmo, you have to change view direction from orthogonal to something different, then AutoCAD will switch temporary to 3D visual style and you will see Rotate Gizmo:

HTH,

Maxim

[ekias]

Great Maxim!  Thank you!

[nisalamadu]

May i know how can i change it?

[maxim_k]

Welcome to the Autodesk Forums!

Hi

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@nisalamadu wrote:
May i know how can i change it?

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If you asking about how to change view direction - you can use for example 3DORBIT command, or use ViewCube to rotate view,

Maxim