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ROTATE3D
Moves objects about a 3D axis.
Summary
It is recommended that you use the gizmos available through the
3DMOVE
(page 36) and 3DROTATE (page 47) commands to manipulate 3D objects. For
more information about using gizmos, see Use Gizmos to Modify Objects.
List of Prompts
The following prompts are displayed.
Select objects: Use an object selection method and press Enter when you
finish
Specify first point on axis or define axis by [Object (page
921)/
Last (page 922)/View (page 922)/Xaxis/Yaxis/Zaxis (page
922)/
2points (page 923)]: Specify a point, enter an option, or press Enter
Object
Aligns the axis of rotation with an existing object.
Line
Aligns the axis of rotation with the line selected.
Rotation Angle Rotates the object about the selected axis the specified amount
from the current orientation.
Reference Specifies the reference angle and the new angle.
The difference between the starting angle and the ending angle is the computed
rotation angle.
Circle
Aligns the axis of rotation with the 3D axis of the circle (perpendicular to the
plane of the circle and passing through the center of the circle).
Rotation Angle (page 921)
Reference (page 921)
R Commands | 921