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Modeling > Selections and manipulations > Example: translating in different tool modes
Example: translating in different tool modes
In this example, use the Translate tool in Object mode to move a sphere, then switch to Point mode to deform the sphere, then switch to Center mode to move its center of rotation.
- Choose Modeling > Preset Surfaces > Sphere.
A sphere appears in the center of the World.
- Switch to Object mode (select Object from the Mode list, or press 3).
- Turn on the Translate button (
) or press T, then drag the sphere.
- Switch to Point mode (select Point from the Mode list or press 4).
- Drag a rectangular marquee around several points on the sphere to select them.
- Drag the points.
The sphere is deformed as you drag the points.
- Switch to Object mode, turn on the Rotate tool, and drag the sphere to rotate it around its center.
- Switch to Center mode, and translate the center of the sphere in a viewport.
- Switch to Object mode, turn on the Rotate tool, and rotate the sphere around its new center.
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