Set a custom axis orientation

You can orient a transform tool's X-axis to a point, edge, or face using the Set Orientation to Component command in the Tool Settings.

Note: Set Orientation to Component only affects axis orientation and not pivot position. To change pivot position, see Activate custom pivot editing mode.

To set the custom axis orientation

1. Select an object.
2. Double-click a transform tool icon in the Toolbox.
3. Click Set Orientation to Component in the Tool Settings.

   The Orient Manipulator window appears and multi-component selection mode activates, letting you select any type of component on the currently selected object.

4. Do one of the following:
   • Select a vertex
   • Select an edge
   • Select a face
   Tip: To make a selection on another object, -click the object and select Multi.
5. The orientation of the manipulator's X-axis updates according to the selected component:
   • The manipulator's X-axis aims at the selected vertex.
     
   • The manipulator's X-axis aligns along the selected edge.
   • The manipulator's X-axis aligns along the face normal of the selected face.