Since using 3D models when boarding is becoming more standard (especially when boarding on 3d series), it really pays to learn the tools. Since Blender is free, that's my go to option. And for anybody starting out, I would recommend this tutorial by Grant Abbitt:
(I am putting this on my blog so I can myself find it in case I need a refresher :P)
I work on my iMac, so it's essential to enable the Emulate Numpad and Emulate 3 Button Mouse
Option + LEFT CLICK = Rotate
Option + SHIFT + LEFT CLICK: Move
Option + control + LEFT CLICK : Zoom in/out
I also had to enable a secondary (right) click option on my mouse, which you will need. I had to go into system settings on my Mac to enable that.
SHORTCUTS to move objects:
G = move object around
(while in G, press X for X-axis restricted movement, Y for Y-Axis and Z,... you get it).
option + G: reset movement of object
R= rotate
S=scale
X= delete object
N= side panel menu
Personally though, I prefer using the Gizmo, which you can activate in the sidebar menu:
SHIFT +S : Bring up pie menu which allows to reset the Cursor to origin.
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