Rotating Entities

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

To rotate entities:

1. Do one of the following:
   • On the menu, click Modify > Rotate.
   • Type Rotate.
   • On the toolbar, click and select Rotate .
2. In the graphics area, select entities to rotate.
3. Press Enter.
4. 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.

5. 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.