Rotate

Use the Rotate tool to rotate models, assemblies, and parts.

The Rotate tool is located in More in the Tools group of the 3D-Mode tab.

Model Tree Selection
Select a model, an assembly, or a part in the Model Tree.

Rotation axis
From the drop down list, choose the rotation axis.

• X-Axis
• Y-Axis
• Z-Axis

After the Rotation axis is selected, it will be shown in the display.

Center
From the drop down list, choose the position of the rotation axis.

• Center: The common center of the selected elements.
• Origin: The origin (0,0,0) of the coordinate system.
• Minimum: The common minimum (MinX,MinY,MinZ) of the selected elements.
• Maximum: The common maximum (MaxX,MaxY, MaxZ) of the selected elements.

Angle
Enter the number of degrees by which you want to rotate the element.

Create copy
Create a copy of the selection, and rotate it.

Rotate
Execute the rotation.

Undo
Undo the last rotation.

Note
The transformation of parts (move, rotate, scale, mirror) can lead to major changes in Custom Views that have already been created.