Time for action – rotating the view in another direction with the NumPad
You can also rotate on other axes. However, these operate a little differently. The 2 and the 8 key rotate your view with respect to the view from which you start. The steps are as follows:
Press the 3 key on the NumPad to get the Right view.
Press the 2 key on the NumPad several times to rotate positively around the Y axis.
Press the 8 key on the NumPad several times to rotate negatively around the Y axis.
Press the 1 key on the NumPad to get the Front view.
Press the 2 key on the NumPad several times times to rotate positively around the X axis.
Press the 8 key on the NumPad several times to rotate negatively around the X axis.
What just happened?
Pressing the 3 key shifted your view to the Right view. Pressing the 2 key rotates the view so the front goes up. Pressing the 8 key rotates the view so the front goes down. Pressing the 1 key, you shifted your view to the Front view. Pressing the 2 key rotates the view so the...
