To rotate data

Data can be rotated around the three axes (X, Y, Z) or around an arbitrary axis.

1. On the Edit ribbon tab navigate to the Transform group and select Rotate

   or in the Position and Filter ribbon tab navigate to the Transform group and select Rotate.

   
   

2. Select a Centre point of rotation. The centre of rotation can be clicked on in the View window or entered.

Tip: Right-clicking on Centre point or Rotate about will display a context menu.

3. Select the method of defining the rotation axis from the Rotate about drop-down list.

   

4. Two points: Rotate around an axis defined by two points.

5. Facet: Rotate around an axis perpendicular to a facet.

6. Axis aligned: Rotate about X, Y or Z.

7. Bearing and inclination: Rotate about an axis defined by a bearing and inclination.
   

4. Select the data / object to be translated in the project explorer and make sure that no other objects are highlighted.

5. Enter an Angle to rotate and use the Rotate forward and Rotate backward buttons to rotate clockwise and anti-clockwise.

Select Rotate a copy to duplicate the original object and rotate the new copy each time Rotate forward or Rotatebackward is selected.