Useful tip when using a 3D Mouse

[NigelL]

If you select an edge or surface, and click-hold both right and left mouse buttons, one can orient the part round the selected edge/surface using the mouse.

What I discovered is that you can then also use a 3D Mouse to orient the part - far more easily - while still holding the right and left mouse button down. This is especially useful for zooming in and inspecting small features that are far away from the centre of mass.

 

[MilesH]

Indeed. I discovered it by accident, too. Makes such a difference!

Worth reiterating that you do need to make a small drag movement with the mouse, after holding down L&R mouse buttons, before the new centre is activated (and available in the 3D mouse). Normally, it's difficult not to do this though!

 

[jhiker]

If you select an edge or surface, and click-hold both right and left mouse buttons, one can orient the part round the selected edge/surface using the mouse.

Wow! That's handy!