Time for action – rotating the view with the NumPad

In addition to displaying the scene from particular axes, Blender lets you use the NumPad to revolve around the center. The steps are as follows:

1. Press the 7 key on the NumPad to get the Top view.

2. Press the 4 key on the NumPad several times to rotate the view negatively on the Z axis.

3. Press the 6 key on the NumPad several times to rotate the view positively on the Z axis.

4. Press the 1 key on the NumPad to get the Front view.

5. Press the 4 key on the NumPad several times to rotate the view negatively on the Z axis.

6. Press the 6 key on the NumPad several times times to rotate the view positively on the Z axis.

What just happened?

Pressing the NumPad 7 key shifted your view to the Top view. This let you see how pressing the NumPad 4 key rotates the view counter-clockwise around the Z axis. Pressing the NumPad 6 key rotates the view clockwise. This is useful when you want to inspect an object carefully. It lets you rotate around the scene in 15 degree...