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Using the 3D Transformation Handles

You’ll note when viewing the output of a Card3D node that it displays an overlay for executing spatial transformations. This overlay is often a faster alternative to the properties panel. The figure below shows you how to use it.

A) Drag to translate the frame on the y axis (see Translating Elements).

Press Ctrl/Cmd while dragging to rotate the frame on any axis (see Rotating Elements).

B) Drag to translate the frame on the z axis.

Press Ctrl/Cmd while dragging to rotate the frame on any axis.

C) Drag to translate the frame on the x axis.

Press Shift while dragging to constrain the translation to x.

Press Ctrl/Cmd while dragging to rotate the frame on any axis.