Can't rotate object

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Hi,

I’m having trouble with the simplest thing: I can’t rotate or scale my cube object. I can only translate it. Please tell me what switch to flip or what lever to pull in order to get back full control.

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erikvanschaaik,

Welcome to the forums!

How are you translating? Are you using the 3D widget? The default scene uses the transform 3D widget, so that is what I am going to assume. The link below (about the middle of the page) talks about the ways to move / rotate / scale. There are different manipulators for each, or you can turn on all 3. Alternatively, you can rotate in object mode by selecting the object, and press r (s for scale).

http://wiki.blender.org/index.php/Manual/3D_View_Options

Best of Luck!