Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC, User Manual

Page: 347 / 1646

The Rotate tool is available only after the element is selected. After you rotate the element, Revit Architecture
returns to Modify mode.
To rotate elements:
1 Select one or more elements to rotate.
2 Click Edit menu
➤
Rotate, or click on the Edit toolbar.
A center of rotation symbol appears at the center of the selected component.
3 If desired, drag the center of rotation symbol.
The symbol snaps to points and lines of interest, such as walls and the intersections of walls
and lines. You can also drag it onto open space.
4 On the Options Bar, select any of the following options:
■ Disjoin : Select Disjoin to break the connection between the selection and other elements
before rotating. This option is useful, for example, when you want to rotate one wall that is
joined to another wall.
■ Copy : Select Copy to rotate a copy of the selection. The original remains in place.
■ Angle : Specify the angle of rotation and press ENTER . Revit Architecture performs the rotation
at the specified angle. Skip the remaining steps.
5 Click to specify the first ray of rotation.
A line displays to indicate the first ray. If the cursor snaps while specifying the first ray, the snap
line will rotate with the preview box and snap to angles on the screen while placing the second
ray.
6 Move the cursor to place the second ray of rotation.
Another line displays to indicate the ray. A temporary angular dimension displays as you rotate,
and a preview image shows the selection rotating.
TIP You can also rotate an element using listening dimensions. After you click to specify the first ray
of rotation, the angular dimension displays in bold. Enter a value using the keyboard.
7 Click to place the second ray and finish rotating the selection.
The selection rotates between the first and second rays.
Revit Architecture returns to the Modify tool with the rotated element still selected.
Flipping Elements
Revit Architecture provides the following ways to flip an element (change its orientation) in the drawing
area.
■ Press the SPACEBAR to flip one or more selected elements. Free-standing families, such as furniture and
columns, rotate 90 degrees each time you press the SPACEBAR . For more information, see Spacebar on
page 281.
■ Click a flip control to change the orientation of a selected element. For example, click the flip control (
) for a compound wall to reverse the order of its component layers. For more information, see Flip
Controls on page 280.
Flipping Elements | 309