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  • Published 21 Jul 2018

[2.8] Always visible transform axes gizmo overlay

In 2.7x> we had Manipulators that could be always visible or not.

Many people (including me) rarely used them by clicking one them, but just as information of pivot location and axes.

Now in 2.8 we must select transform tool to see those informations. So if we actively use other tool (like 3d cursor or border select, etc.) all the time we have to switch to transform tool before every single transformation or play guessing game. https://i.imgur.com/otJuvKm.gif

My proposal is that there should be overlay that makes non clickable transformation gizmo always visible no mater what tool is selected. https://i.imgur.com/BmpZDY5.png

If it is planned please let me now.

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zuorion
21 Jul 2018

4 Comments

tonton.pascal

I’m not alone on this part ! Without those gizmos, to move/scale/rotate things you have two choices :

  • move/scale/rotate tool : stop what you’re doing, clic on the tool then move/scale/rotate the way you want
  • shortcuts : R/G/S and think “I want to move in this specific way, is it X ? Y ? Z ?”

Some times the shortcuts are the best ways but some times gizmos are the easiest to use.

actcathorse

I also think the previous settings are a great way, Other 3D software is not so convenient . I hope to add such options.

zinogg

and also get rid of those infinite lines so annoying they are driving me crazy all DCC packages have visible gizmos most of the time and work really well..at least make them optional. .

MickHanks

interesting idea