Rotating Entities

Use the Rotate command to rotate entities through an angle, about a base point.

To rotate entities:

1. Click Modify > Rotate (or type Rotate).
2. Do one of the following:
   • On the menu, click Modify > Rotate.
   • Type Rotate.
   • On the toolbar, click and select Rotate .
3. In the graphics area, select entities to rotate.
4. Press Enter.
5. Specify the pivot point.

   The pivot point is the point about which rotation occurs, typically a corner or a center of an entity. If the base point is the corner of a specified entity, the entities rotate on that corner. If the base point is the center of a specified entity, the entity stays in the same relative position, but spins about the base point.

6. Enter the rotation angle or specify an option:
   • Reference. Specify a reference angle, then enter the new angle.

     To specify the new angle in the graphics area, specify the Point option.

     The selected entities rotate as specified.

   • Copy. Creates a copy of the specified entities.

     To create multiple copies, specify the Multiple option, then specify new reference angles.

     To finish duplicating entities, press Enter.

7. Enter the rotation angle or specify the Reference option to enter a reference angle, then enter the new angle.

   The specified entities rotate as specified. By default, rotation is counterclockwise.

Access

Command: Rotate

Menu: Modify > Rotate

Ribbon: Home > Modify > Rotate

Toolbar: Rotate

Context Menu: Specify entities, right-click in the graphics area, and click Rotate.