How can you move vertices in a SKEW manner?

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http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3nvj6/Blender/forum/skew.jpg

The picture seen above, is very simple, but I want to apply this to a comples mesh.

Is it possible to “rotate” a selected group of vertices, but maintain the Z axis? What I really want is the ENTIRE mesh skewed.
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3nvj6/Blender/forum/skew2.jpg

Any tips appreciated.

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Try Shear (ctrl-s). It worked for me.

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Spin: A lattice should work well for this as well, no? Then apply the deformation.

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Thanks BeBraw, it appears to work.

CD3d I am not sure what you are explaining, but I am sure I can find out in the Wiki-Blender website.