Parent page: PCB Commands
The following pre-packaged resource, derived from this base command, is available:
Rotate Selection
Applied Parameters: None
Summary
This command is used to rotate selected objects in the workspace counterclockwise or clockwise and by a specified angle of rotation.
Access
This command can be accessed from the PCB Editor and PCB Library Editor when configured in 2D Layout Mode by:
- Choosing the Edit » Move » Rotate Selection command from the main menus.
The current viewing mode for the PCB document (or PCB Library document) can be changed using the corresponding commands from the main View menu. To switch to 2D Layout Mode, use the command of the same name or use the 2 keyboard shortcut.
Use
Ensure that only the objects you wish to rotate are selected in the main design workspace.
After launching the command, the Rotation Angle (Degrees) dialog will open. Enter the required angle of rotation from 0.001° to 360.00°. Enter a positive value for counterclockwise rotation or a negative value for clockwise rotation. Click OK to close the dialog then position the cursor and click to define the reference point for rotation. The selected objects will be rotated about the reference point by the entered angle.
Tips
- The Undo command can be used to restore the rotated selection.
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