ROTATE Command

Rotates objects about a base point

Modify toolbar:
Modify menu: Rotate
Command line: rotate

Select objects: Use an object selection method
Base point: Specify a point (1)
<Rotation angle> / Reference: Specify an angle or enter r, or specify a point


Rotation Angle (ROTATE)

Specifies how far an object rotates around the base point.

The axis of rotation passes through the specified base point and is parallel to the Z axis of the current UCS.

Reference (ROTATE)

Specifies the absolute current rotation angle and the desired new rotation angle. The Reference option is used to align an object with the X and Y axes of the UCS or with geometric features in a drawing.

Reference angle <0>: Specify an angle by entering a value or by specifying two points
New angle: Specify the new absolute angle

Note: When you rotate a viewport object, the borders of the viewport remain parallel to the edges of the graphics display area.

Related Commands: UCS manages user coordinate systems.