Chapter 3: Using the Pointer Toolbox 3-3
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Rotate
The
Rotate
tool rotates an object about its geometric center or about a defined point in a freehand
manner.
Rotating objects
1.
Select
Rotate
from the
Pointer
toolbox.
2.
Rotating about the geometric center
: Select an object
(not a point), and drag it in a circular motion.
Note:
Pressing the
SHIFT
key while dragging rotates
the object in 15-degree increments.
Rotating about a defined point
: Select a desired
rotation point, and drag the object around the point.
Deselect the rotation point by clicking once in free
space.
Note
:
You can rotate
an object automatically by using
the
Animation
tool when the
Rotate
tool is visible on the
toolbar. See the chapter “Using the Display Toolbox”
for more information about
Animation.
Drag object in a circular path.
Select a rotation point.
Drag object in a circular path.
This point