Rotate

On the Structural tab, in the Edit group, the Rotate tool allows you to rotate objects whose type is Equipment, Structural Component, or Beam.

Note: All object types can be rotated with the rotate tool described in Set commands.

Do the following:

1. On the Structural tab, in the Edit group, click Rotate.

2. Select the object to be rotated, and press Enter to accept the selection.

3. If the object is a beam, do the following:

   1. Use the Select reference point (B) command to select the reference point for the rotation.

   2. Define the amount of rotation:

      • Use the mouse or the arrow keys to rotate the object.

      • Use the Enter rotation angle (Alt+R) command to type the rotation angle.

4. If the object is a structural or equipment, do the following:

1. Pick a base point for the rotation.

2. Define the rotation axis:

   • Select a main axis by clicking the center of the selection wheel or using the Change rotation main axis (O) command.

   • Select a custom axis by pressing P and defining the axis direction using context-menu commands.

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3. Define the amount of rotation:

   • Use the mouse or the arrow keys to rotate the object.

   • Use the Enter rotation angle (Alt+R) command to type the rotation angle.

   • Use the Align to coordinate axes (Alt+A) command to align the object with the coordinate axes.

5. Press Enter to accept the rotation.