Rotating 3D entities

Module(s): 3D Modeling

You can use the Rotate 3D Entities tool to rotate 3D entities freely in space without entering any angles.
The reference units for the rotation are the fixed point, the direction change of a vector between the fixed point and the direction points as well as the direction change of a second vector between the fixed point and auxiliary direction points.

To rotate 3D entities freely in space

1. Click Rotate 3D Entities (How).
   

   Activate Rotate 3D Entities in one of the following ways

   • Menu bar: Modify Bonus Tools 3D Modeling

   • Palette: Tools Modify area in the following module(s):

   3D Modeling

   • Configuration: Design Basic 3D Elements flyout
2. Rotate the 3D entities.
   As the possible applications of this tool are so widespread, you should work through the following examples:

Example 1: rotation about a fixed point based on one direction

Example 2: rotation about a fixed point based on a direction and an auxiliary direction

Example 3: rotation about a fixed point based on a direction and an auxiliary direction (plane)