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Rotate Feature

Used to rotate a feature of a parametric element, or create a rotated copy of the feature, about a defined axis.

You can access this tool from the following:
  • Ribbon: Modeling > Solids > Modify Features
  • Toolbox: Modify Features
SettingDescription
Rotation Axis Sets the axis about which feature is rotated.
  • Design X — The active DGN file X axis.
  • Design Y — The active DGN file Y axis.
  • Design Z — The active DGN file Z axis.
  • View X — The Active view X axis.
  • View Y — The Active view Y axis.
  • View Z — The Active view Z axis.
  • Accudraw/ACS X — The active Auxiliary Coordinate System X axis. Disabled if no ACS present.
  • Accudraw/ACS Y — The active Auxiliary Coordinate System Y axis. Disabled if no ACS present.
  • Accudraw/ACS Z — The active Auxiliary Coordinate System Z axis. Disabled if no ACS present.
Angle Sets the angle of rotation.
Rotate
  • Original - Rotates the original element without making any copies.
  • Separate Copy- makes a separate copy which is independent of any modification on the original.
  • Associative Copy - makes an associative copy which shows the same effect of any modification on the original.
Key-in: XFEATURE ROTATE COPYOPTIONS