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How to rotate an object and the view in Paint 3D
How this was made an easy task by the Mixed Reality feature
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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In the past, in order to rotate a 3D object, you had to invest in specialized3Dsoftware.
Today you can achieve the same results by simply using the built-in options found inside Paint3D.
If you want to know how to rotate the view of your3Dprojectinside Paint3D, you don’t have to look any further.
Read on to find out how to rotate an object in Paint 3D on your Windows 10 PC.
How to rotate an object in Paint 3D?
You can easily rotate an object in Paint 3D using the app’s built-in tools. Paint 3D allows you to rotate an object to any direction you want, as well as further modify it afterwards.
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Search for Paint 3D on your computer and launch it.
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Click theNewbutton to create a new 3D project, or browse for a previously created 3D project.
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Select the 3D shapes option from the top menu bar.
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Choose a desired shape from the menu found on the right side of your screen. You need to click on it to make the selection.
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Drag and drop the shape onto your Paint 3D canvas.
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You will seemultiple semi-circle icons surrounding your shape. Each one rotates the shape to another direction.
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Click the buttons to rotate your shape as you like.
What is the Mixed Reality tool?
Besides all the cool and yet simple-to-understand features that Paint3Dhas to offer, none of them is as interesting as theMixed Realityview.
This mode allows you to observe, rotate and re-arrange your3Dmodels inside a3Dspace.
Mixed Realityuses the3DViewer app found inside your Windows 10.
This app will allow you to observe your3Dprojectfrom any angle you choose. Beyond this, you can also apply changes and draw inside the same environment.
Moreover, Mixed Reality makes it easier than ever to create detailed3Dstructures with just a few clicks of the mouse.
How to rotate the view in Paint 3D
Want to move text and objects inside Paint 3D? Here’s how to do it
Note:When working with3Dobjects insidePaint(3Dtext included), you will be able to modify the location and edit the size of the3Delements at any point.
In today’s how-to article we explored how to be able to change the view and direction of your3DprojectinsidePaint3D.
We hope that you found this article helpful. Please let us know by using the comment section below.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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