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Rotate 3D Objects

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Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To rotate objects in 3D space along a specified axis

1. Click Home tabModify panel3D Rotate. At the Command prompt, enter 3drotate.
2. Select the objects and subobjects you want to rotate using the following methods:
   • Press and hold Ctrl to select subobjects (faces, edges, and vertices).
   • Release Ctrl to select entire objects.
3. When you have selected all objects, press Enter.

   The rotate gizmo is displayed attached to the cursor.

4. Click to place the rotate gizmo, specifying the base point for the move.
5. Hover the cursor over an axis path on the gizmo until it turns yellow and the vector that represents the axis of rotation is displayed. Click the path.
6. Click or enter a value to specify the angle of the rotation.

 Toolbar: Modeling 

 Command entry: 3DROTATE