Problem with rotating object on axis

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Hi
I have a question which seems to be very basic.

I want to rotate a ball (sphere) but when I hit “R” the ball is not rotating around its own center but around the cursor which is unfortunately located far away from the ball and I don’t know why.

When I hit “shift+s” and select “Cursor to selected” the cursor stays where it is.

I read somewhere that I should hit Comma, but that doesn’t have any effect.

I would be very grateful if someone can help me with this.

Sadik

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how about hit R then hit Z and mouse move.

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Sorry, maybe it’s because of my bad english that I can’t explain my problem.
When hitting R and then Z I can rotate the ball around the z-axis, but not around the axis of the ball itself. It’s rotating like a planet on its path. The axis simply does not run through the object.

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When I hit “shit+s” and select “Cursor to selected” the cursor stays where it is.

I read somewhere that I should hit Comma, but that doesn’t have any effect

This sounds like the center of the ball is not in the balls geometric centre. Try selecting the ball then Shift+Ctrl+Alt+C / origin to geometry. This will positon the balls origin to the center of the sphere. The comma key will then set the pivot point to this point (in object mode)

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first select your object then
if you use blender 2.5

  • click on this


    if you use blender 2.49
  • click here


    EDIT : Oh Richard Marklew was faster
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Wow, even with screenshot.
Thank you very much, both of you.