Moving, Rotating and Scaling
After applying a prop (see Adding and removing 3D props), you can adjust the transformation of the prop using the move, rotate, and scale controls.
To move, rotate, or scale your scene:
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Click the Scene button.
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Click the Props button.
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Click the Modify tab.
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Select the prop you want to change in the Props List by clicking the radio button next to it. You may also double click the desired prop on the 3D viewer to select it. Please refer to Picking and Manipulating Objects for more information.
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Scroll down to the Adjust field, transform the selected prop by inputting the values or clicking the spinner arrows of Move, Rotate and Scale controls.
You can transform props in the following ways or manipulate the transform data of the props by the hotkeys:
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Move the prop left or right.
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Move the prop up or down.
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Move the prop backwards and forwards.
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Rotate the prop around a horizontal axis.
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Rotate the prop around the center point.
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Rotate the prop around the vertical axis.
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Scale the prop along the X axis.
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Scale the prop along the X axis.
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Scale the prop along the X axis.
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Check Lock XYZ check box to keep the proportion while scaling.
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Click Reset button to reset the accessory to its original transform.
If you like to keep the result for later use, click the Add button to add the prop to the Custom tab.
Animating props
You can set position and orientation keys in Timeline Editor, See Animation Timeline Editing for details.