You can rotate a polygonal 3D model without a tablet using mouse controls, keyboard shortcuts, or touchpad gestures in most 3D software. Common methods include holding the middle mouse button to drag (standard in Blender/Maya), using arrow keys for precise turns, or two-finger touchpad dragging (supported in SketchUp). For beginners, Blender’s default setup is intuitive—just hold the middle mouse button to rotate, no extra hardware required.
