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2.2.14.1 Using Mouse
Rotate An Object Using the Mouse
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Select the object(s) to be rotated.
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Click the Rotate button (
) to activate the Rotate function.
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Visualize an axis point on the object that's to be rotated then place the mouse pointer over that point. If the track is a turntable, the point will be snapped to the turntable center if the mouse is within a quarter of the radius length of it.
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Click and hold the left mouse button then drag (Left+Drag) the mouse away from the axis point to create a "handle". This handle will be used to rotate the object. While continuing to hold the left mouse button, drag (Left+Drag) the handle in the desired direction of rotation. Note: If the Ctrl key is pressed in conjunction with Left+Drag, the object will rotate in increments of 15°.
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Release the mouse key once desired rotation is obtained.
Rotation can also be achieved through use of one of these alternate methods;
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Selecting fixed or specified degrees of rotation using a Right-Click menu. See Section 2.2.14.2 for detail.
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Aligning the selected object with another object on the layout. See Section 2.2.14.3 for detail.