Using Z to rotate walls in building grid

[markun]

I’m trying to make a building but I can’t turn wall pieces by 90°. I’m holding down the ‘z’ key and trying to turn with my mouse but nothing happens.

Any ideas on what is going wrong?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Nioell]

I think you only have to press the key once if you're already in grid mode and want to place another grid piece, since those can only be rotated by 90° once added to a grid.

 

[shirandhak]

If you are from Germany: Try using the Y-Key.

 

[markun]

Ok think I’ve got it - many thanks!

 

[markun]

Can anyone tell me the exact sequence of this? Because when I do it it seems to be only lucky when it actually works. I’m clicking z for ages now and nothing is happening...

 

[P3NGU1N]

If you're using grid-based build items they are shown on the thumbnail with a # symbol. Those are the ones that will rotate 90° when tapping Z but holding Z will not work. If they aren't grid-based you can freely rotate them by holding Z and moving the mouse or you can rotate them 90° by tapping Z.

If you have either align to surface, V, or position snap, F, turned on it has the ability to override the use of the Z key but you should see them try to rotate and then snap back to where they were if that was the case.

 

[markun]

Ok got it thank you - tap is the key word here!