The Rotate Cursor is used to dynamically rotate objects
on-screen. It is often used in conjunction with the Snap to Rotation modifier
which allows rotation actions to be performed in pre-set steps.The Rotate Cursor is used to dynamically rotate objects
on-screen. It is often used in conjunction with the Snap to Rotation modifier
which allows rotation actions to be performed in pre-set steps.
When the Rotate Cursor button is checked and an object is selected, the object will display its normal eight handles plus its rotation centre. When the cursor is positioned directly over any part of the object’s outline, the cursor will change shape with the addition of a 4-way arrow. Whenever the 4-way arrow is visible you can click and drag the object to a different rotation angle. The object always rotates about the visible rotation centre.
If you move the cursor over the object’s rotation centre
it will change shape to include a circle. With the cursor in this state
it is possible to move the rotation centre to any position. When you then
go to rotate the object it will rotate about the newly positioned rotation
centre. You can move the rotation centre in conjunction with any of the
modifiers.
Using the Snap to Rotation Modifier
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Other Commands |
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FastKey: Menu: Quickmenu: |
C R Draw, Rotate Rotate |