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July 17, 2015, 06:03:34 pm
Why in this project when I set pivot using Stream Line tool Manipulator tool >> Pivot+Orientation (object), symmetry plan is not at the position of Pivot?
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July 17, 2015, 09:19:55 pm
Symmetry plane does not attach to manipulator.

You can use Streamline Engine Tools > Object/Mesh Pivot.

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July 17, 2015, 09:53:43 pm
I checked your scene file. The mesh pivot and the object pivot are in different positions. Use this to make them the same, Manipulation > Pivot > Align All Mesh Pivots to Base.

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July 18, 2015, 09:01:54 am
Thanks, Is it possible some how to integrate it into streamline  Manipulator tool >> Pivot+Orientation (object)?
Or may be make command for this so it would be possible to assign it to shortcut. I have this issue too often. I nether work with meshes, so have troubles because of them  :)
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July 20, 2015, 11:49:40 am
I checked your scene file. The mesh pivot and the object pivot are in different positions. Use this to make them the same, Manipulation > Pivot > Align All Mesh Pivots to Base.

I suppose you do not understand just how confusing to users that can be?

One question about this I have been meaning to ask. How do you set a mesh pivot without having to move the object pivot? For example:-
I have 3 mesh within one object. Each mesh will have its own pivot location/orientation. To view each mesh pivot I can can set manipulator to "Parent" and select the mesh. But how do I change the position/orientation of one mesh pivot without it changing the objects pivot and all the other mesh pivots within that object?

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July 21, 2015, 11:17:14 am
You can do that in Bone mode.

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July 21, 2015, 12:07:25 pm
You can do that in Bone mode.

How is that done?

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OK, after a bit of experimenting. I find I need the visual tools window(I have that disabled/removed), Bone mode > Meshes locked > Bone list > select bone > manually move to required location.
That brings up my last comment/question:-
I suppose you do not understand just how confusing to users that can be?


« Last Edit: July 21, 2015, 01:16:56 pm by steve »

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July 21, 2015, 06:50:52 pm
Do you have better idea?

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July 23, 2015, 12:37:05 pm
Do you have better idea?

If it was specifically for symmetry, or even for mesh pivots, yes, but the issue is more deeply rooted.

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July 23, 2015, 06:42:42 pm
Can you explain?