Rotate Reference

Used to rotate a reference.

You can access this tool from the following:

  • Ribbon: Drawing > Attach > Reference
  • Toolbox: Reference

Also used to rotate references using a fence and to rotate references selected from the References dialog list.



Setting Description
Method Sets the method by which the reference is rotated.
  • By Angles ? Sets the rotation angle(s). In 2D, sets the rotation angle(s) on the z-axis only. In 3D, sets the rotation angle(s) on the x-, y-, and z axes.
  • By Points ? Sets the point about which the reference is rotated.
X Angle to rotate the reference about the x axis for 3D files.
Y Angle to rotate the reference about the y axis for 3D files.
Z Angle to rotate the reference about the z axis for both 2D and 3D files.
Move Boundary with Reference If on, any clipping boundary and/or clipping mask(s) is rotated with the reference.

If off, only the reference is rotated, with any clipping boundary and/or clipping mask(s) remaining as is.

Use Reference Dialog List If on, the model(s) selected in the References dialog is rotated.
Use Fence If on, the fence contents are rotated. The option menu sets the Fence (Selection) Mode.
Key-in: REFERENCE ROTATE [ [filename] ] [ [logical_name] ]