Rotate
The XForm>Rotate functions revolve geometry about a specified axis by a given number of degrees. When using these functions, it will be important to keep the following in mind:
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A positive rotation angle rotates the selected entities counterclockwise.
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An axis defined by two position points from the first position to the second.
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An axis defined by one position point in the direction of the Z axis, as it relates to the Construction View.
Using the Function:
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Select Rotate from the Transform Menu.
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Select Move, Copy, or Join (see icons below) from the submenu.
Rotate>Move
Rotate>Copy
Rotate>Join
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If Join is selected, you must indicate whether you want to use Arcs or Lines as joining entities.
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Select the entities you intend to rotate.
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If either Copy or Join is selected, you must enter the number of copies to be created.
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Indicate the first point on the rotational axis.
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Indicate the second point on the rotational axis, or select ACCEPT/OK to make the axis normal to the construction plane.
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Enter the rotation angle. The transformation is completed.
Above > Rotate>Copy. Three copies of the original rotated around the
rotation plane, or axis.