0
$\begingroup$

For some reason the pivot point on my object has become rotated (other objects show normally oriented pivot points). I have to set the "transformation orientation" (see the bottom of my screenshot) to be able to see it though. Does anyone know how to change it back? That is, change it to be aligned with the "world orientation".

enter image description here

Improve this question
$\endgroup$
1
  • $\begingroup$ Have you tried hittin CTRL-A and apply location? And if it still doesn't work hit CRL-A and apply rotation. $\endgroup$
    – LetTheWritersWrite
    Apr 6, 2017 at 22:59

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
2
$\begingroup$

This is intended behavior, if you are using Local Coordinates the transform gizmo orients itself to match the object local coordinates.

If the object is rotated so is the pivot, to match the objects orientation.

Either clear the object's rotation if it is not wanted (Alt+R), apply it so it becomes part of the object geometry (Ctrl+A), or use Global Orientation instead.

Gizmo

Improve this answer
$\endgroup$
3
  • $\begingroup$ I'm still not sure what caused it, but ctrl+a -> apply rotation did the trick. $\endgroup$
    – rien333
    Apr 7, 2017 at 12:41
  • 1
    $\begingroup$ @rien333 This is because you transformed your mesh while in Object mode. $\endgroup$
    – iKlsR
    Apr 7, 2017 at 15:24
  • $\begingroup$ I turned off the snap tool, and this fixed my problem. $\endgroup$
    – Trevy Burgess
    Nov 27, 2021 at 16:05

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service, privacy policy and cookie policy

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.