With the command Rotate3d you can rotate drawing elements in space.

The rotation is defined by a rotation axis and a rotation angle.


How to Rotate drawing elements in space by specifying two points:

  1. Click on Modify > Rotate 3D on the Ribbon.

or

  1. Enter ROTATE3D in the command window.
  2. Select one or more drawing elements in the graphics area.
  3. Press Enter to complete the selection.
  4. Specify the Start point of the axis of rotation in the graphics area.
  5. Specify the End point of the axis of rotation in the graphics area.
  6. Enter a numeric value for the rotation angle in the command window
    or
    Enter the Reference option and define a reference angle.


How to rotate drawing elements in space using an existing drawing element:

  1. Click on Modify > Rotate 3D on the Ribbon.

or

  1. Enter ROTATE3D in the command window.
  2. Select one or more drawing elements in the graphics area.
  3. Press Enter to complete the selection.
  4. Enter the Element option in the Command window.
  5. Select a drawing element that defines the axis of rotation.
    Line: The axis of rotation is determined by the direction of the line.
    Circle/Arc: The axis of rotation is determined by the normal.
  6. Enter a numeric value for the rotation angle in the command window
    or
    Enter the Reference option and define a reference angle.


How to rotate drawing elements in space by specifying one of the coordinate axes X, Y, Z:

  1. Click on Modify > Rotate 3D on the Ribbon.

or

  1. Enter ROTATE3D in the command window.
  2. Select one or more drawing elements in the graphics area.
  3. Press Enter to complete the selection.
  4. Enter one of the following options: X-Axis, Y-Axis, or Z-Axis for the direction of the axis of rotation.
  5. Specify a point on the axis to determine the position of the axis of rotation.
  6. Enter a numeric value for the rotation angle in the command window
    or
    Enter the Reference option and define a reference angle.