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Jun 6^th, 2003 at 6:04am

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Hi guys,
Can someone help with this I cannot get my rudder to turn to the left or right instead it operates in an up or down direction looking at it from a side on view. I simply cannot get it to turn left or right there must be something I'm doing right.

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Reply #1 - Jun 6^th, 2003 at 6:18am

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Which modelling program are you using? For Gmax or FSDS2 you need to rotate the part axis to line it up with the rudder hinge. It sounds like yours needs rotating 90 or 270 degrees.

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Reply #2 - Jun 6^th, 2003 at 8:05am

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HI Hagar,
I'm using FSDS2,and I'm not sure how to rotate to line up with the hinge this is my first project could you please explain.
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Reply #3 - Jun 6^th, 2003 at 8:41am

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Hi Mantab. In FSDS2 I use the rotate tool. Hold down the Shift key to rotate the part axis with the mouse without moving the part itself. There might well be other more accurate methods which Felix will no doubt be pleased to point out. Wink

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Reply #4 - Jun 6^th, 2003 at 11:13am

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The highly detailed and precise way:

In part mode -

Transform->Rotate (input specific amounts desired in x, y, z ), click "axis only" and click enter.

Personally, I just shift-drag in Part mode(F5) / (R)otate

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Reply #5 - Jun 7^th, 2003 at 11:54am

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Hi Hager,
Thanks for your advise I finally got it worked out. I also applied the same principles to the flaps and they are all working 100% ok.A special thanks to Felix too for helping me out ,its guys like you Hagar and Felix that makes this forum great to be part of always willing to share your knoledge and know how with others.
Thanks guys.

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