Time for action — rotating the view in another direction with the Numpad

In addition to displaying the scene from particular axes, Blender lets you use the Numpad to revolve around the center:

1. Press the 3 key on the Numpad.

2. Press the 2 key on the Numpad several times.

3. Press the 8 key on the Numpad several times.

4. Press the 1 key on the Numpad.

5. Press the 2 key on the Numpad several times.

6. Press the 8 key on the Numpad several times.

What just happened?

Pressing the 3 key, you shifted to the right side view. Pressing the 2 key rotates the view so the front goes up. Pressing the 8 key rotates the view so the front goes down. Pressing the 1 key, you shifted to the front view. Pressing the 2 key rotates the view so the front goes up. Pressing the 8 key rotates the view so the front goes down. The 2 and 8 keys are not connected to a particular axis the way the 4 and 6 keys are. Don't worry about memorizing all these. You can always try the numbers on the Numpad to remember what does what and there's...