Rotate a CAD Object

Description

Rotate the selected CAD objects.

Access

CAD / Modify / Rotate

Requirements

CAD module

Notes
  • Follow the steps in the status bar to rotate selected items.
  • Selected objects are rotated around the location of origin.
  • Drag the mouse clockwise or anticlockwise. The angle of the rubber band from horizontal, determines the amount of rotation applied to the object(s).
  • Press and hold Ctrl while you drag the mouse to specify the rotation in 15 degree increments.
  • Click in the drawing to accept the rotated object(s).
  • Rotating text will update the text rotation and detach the text from the text style.
  • Rotating a viewport will change the boundary only. The viewports scale is maintained.
  • Rotate images in the Attributes tool.
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