Operation Manual

Working with Objects 123
Rotating and shearing objects
The Rotate Tool lets you both rotate and shear (slant) one or more objects.
To rotate one or more objects around a centre point:
1. Click Rotate Tool on the Drawing toolbar's Selection
flyout.
2. Click to select the object, then hover over a corner handle and, when
you see the cursor change, drag in the direction in which you want to
rotate the object then release the mouse. (Use Shift key for rotating in
15 degree intervals.)
You'll notice the angle of rotation displayed around the object's centre
of rotation . Note that when rotating objects, dimensions will be
temporarily displayed during the operation.
To change the centre point of rotation:
1. Move the centre of rotation away from its original position to any
position on the page. The marker can also be moved to be outside the
object—ideal for rotating grouped objects around a central point.
2. Drag the rotate pointer to a new rotation angle—the object will rotate
about the new pivot.
Besides being able to rotate an object, the Rotate Tool allows you to skew or
“shear” it.