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Rotate models precisely

Last updated on Sep 09, 2026

SoLoPrint uses an OrcaSlicer-style rotation control. First choose an axis, then drag its blue two-cone handle. The selected axis stays active until you click a different colored axis ring or leave Rotate mode.

While dragging the handle:

  • Use the inner guide annulus for 45° snapping.
  • Touch the outer teeth for 5° snapping.
  • Use the center, the space between the annulus and teeth, or the area outside the teeth for smooth rotation.

Use the rotation dial

  1. Open Prepare and select the model you want to adjust.
  2. Select Rotate in the top toolbar.
  3. Click the red X, green Y, or blue Z rotation ring. You can move the pointer away after clicking because the axis remains selected.
  4. Move to the blue control made from a center circle and two opposite cones.
  5. Press and drag that handle. You can move away from it while dragging because it retains pointer control until you release.

The high-contrast dial stays on the selected rotation axis. Eight lines across the inner annulus mark 45° positions, and 72 outer teeth mark 5° positions. The outer teeth stay visually lighter than the main dial, while the colored X, Y, and Z selector rings are heavier for easier targeting. The active detent region turns blue. A blue arc, one bidirectional handle, and an attached 0° through 360° label show the current rotation.

Choose the right section

  • Move through the inner annulus, between one-third and two-thirds of the dial radius, for 45° changes.
  • Touch the outer tooth band, from the main circle to 10% beyond it, for 5° changes.
  • Use any other radial position for smooth, unsnapped motion.

Inside either snap region, the model stays on the current line until the pointer reaches the next line. Moving out of a snap region immediately returns to smooth control.

Enter an exact angle

For an exact typed value, use Model Rotation in the Prepare settings. The X, Y, and Z fields accept degree values directly.

If the model moves unexpectedly

  • Use Undo in the Prepare toolbar to restore the previous orientation.
  • Select Reset if you want to remove all model transform changes.
  • Use Lay Flat when the goal is to place a specific face on the bed instead of manually estimating its angle.