Question about the #2 key while building stuff.

[Solar71]

Hey guys.

You know when you're creating a rocket or aircraft and you hit the #2?

It brings up those little XYZ arrows so you can click them and move object in just a single plane of movement.

So here is the question.

Sometimes I see people streaming KSP and they hit some key or something that I cant see.

Instead of the XYZ arrows being at exactly 90 degree angles, they will rotate to match up with the objects angle.

So if an object is placed at a slight angle like a control surface, on the back of a wing. The XYZ arrows will match up with

said objects angle of placement. This makes it easier to manipulate the object in relation to what its connected to.

Does anyone know how to activate this mode?

I tried the ALT key, but no joy.

Thanks in advance.

[Zephram Kerman]

Sounds like maybe the C key. That switches modes between angle snap to free angle. Free mode is very nice for offset too.

[Solar71]

I know about angle snap. I know how to turn that on and off. thank you.

But im talking about something a little different.

Im talking about the three angle arrows being offset or off angle. To match the part.

But I will try what you said. "C" key. I will click it and see what happens. Thanks again.

[Promii]

The F-key will switch between global and local translation, which is what I think you are referring to.

[Guest]

"F"-Key, as said before.

[monophonic]

You are looking for the #3 key. #1 to return to normal mode. The four buttons near the top left corner also change these editing modes. The fourth mode, changing root part, is useful for some advanced techniques.

[gmiddlemass]

As "Monophonic" says the 1,2,3 and 4 keys perform the same function as clicking the round on-screen buttons in the top left of the screen.

Maybe this key map will help out the OP...

http://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/wiki/Key_bindings

The VAB build control keys are at the bottom of the page.