.. _pivot:

Pivot
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| Cad Transform provide an editable pivot point.  
| Pivot define reference origin and axis for rotation and scale. 

.. tip::
    |  Using pivot with plane constraints and optional local grid allow to create "working space".


Shortcuts
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* **ALT + C** Move pivot using 1 to 3 points.
* **ALT + C, ALT + W** Reset pivot location to world.
* **TAB** Toggle pivot orientation to world, local, user. Toggle order is available in preferences.
* **C** Evaluate context or highlighted snap item and move pivot according see :ref:`context`.

.. tip::
    | Evaluate allow to quickly create a pivot aligned to a segment / a plane for intersections see :ref:`intersections`.
    | When evaluating a face, X axis will remains horizontal, and Y axis is aligned to the slope.


Edit
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| In order to edit pivot location / orientation use **ALT + C**.
| You'll be able to move the pivot, then align x axis, and last y axis.
| At any time you may confirm and exit using **SHIFT + LEFT MOUSE** button or **SHIFT + ENTER**.


Reset
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Use **ALT + C**, then press **ALT + W**. The pivot location will be reset to world origin.