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Rotating Sketches

To rotate a sketch:

  1. In an active sketch, click Modify Sketch Tool_Modify_Sketch.gif (Sketch toolbar) or Tools > Sketch Tools > Modify.
  2. In the dialog box, do one of the following:
    • Type a value for Rotate to set the rotation value and press Enter.
    • Rotate a sketch in the graphics area with the pointer:
      • Press the right-mouse button pointer_mouse_move_rotate.png to rotate the sketch around the black origin.
        The speed you use to rotate determines by how much the angle increments. Slow motion increments the angle one degree at a time; quicker motion increments the angle by ten or more degrees at a time.
      • Point at the center point of the black origin to display a point symbol pointer_mouse_flip_xy.png. Click and drag the center of rotation independently of the sketch, then rotate the sketch around the black origin.

        Video: Rotating Sketches

        You cannot move a sketch that has multiple external references. When a sketch has multiple external references, the pointer has a ? on the left button.
  3. Click Close.


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