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Rotate

Rotate

Overview of Functions

Rotate or copy the targeted object.

Details of Functions

Generate Tab

Copy Option

When checked On, Rotate target object is copied in rotation.

Type

Choose how to rotate.

  • 3 points : Rotate move or copy in the 3 Points method.

  • Axis & Anlge : Enter the rotation axis and rotation angle to move or copy the rotation.

  • By UCS : Rotate or copy by using UCS.

Select target

Origin Point

Displayed when Type > Axis & Angle

Displayed when Type > By UCS

Axis vector

Displayed when Type > Axis & Angle

  • Line(2 points) : Select two points to set the direction vector. The first point is the starting point, and the second point is the end point.

  • By Select(Edge) : Select an existing straight line to set the direction vector.

Coordinate system

Displayed when Type > By UCS

Generate

Displayed when Type > 3 Points

  • Define circular arcs to define rotational movement bases and paths. Then, rotate or copy them.

    The first click point is the rotation base point, and the second and third click points are the starting and end points of the arc.

Displayed when Type > Axis & Angle

  • Angle : ‘Input the rotation angle in the form of 'count @ angle'.

  • Radial increment : Input the radial movement distance.

  • Axial increment : Input the movement distance in the direction of rotation axis.

Preview level

  • Bounding Box-All : The box that surrounds the entire target object is shown as Preview.

  • Bounding Box-Each : Each box that wraps the target object appears in Preview.

  • Original Model : The preview is the same as that of the original object.

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