Rotate

Alias: R O

Rotates selected objects about a base point by a specified angle.

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Description

The Rotate command revolves selected objects around a specified base point. The rotation angle is measured anti-clockwise from the positive X-axis. The angle can be specified by picking a point on the canvas or by typing a value.

Workflow

Select-first method (recommended):

1. Select the objects you want to rotate.

2. Type R O and press Space or Enter.

3. Specify base point: Click the point around which objects should rotate.

4. Specify rotation angle: Click a point to define the angle visually, or type an angle in degrees and press Enter.

Command-first method:

1. Type R O and press Space or Enter.

2. Select objects: Click the objects, then press Enter.

3. Specify base point: Click the pivot point.

4. Specify rotation angle: Click or type the angle.

Tips

• Angles are measured anti-clockwise; use negative values for clockwise rotation (e.g. -90).

• Use an endpoint or centre point as the base point for predictable results.

• To rotate a copy while keeping the original, use Copy after rotating.

See Also

Move | Copy