Using the Rotate command
As the name suggests, the Rotate command can be used to rotate an object about a point. In this case, I will use a door symbol to explain the command, as shown here:
Figure 2.52: A door symbol used for the Rotate command
The Rotate command rotates a selected object from its base point, and you can rotate the object from its original angle or also by using a reference angle. In the following sections, we will discuss all the methods for using Rotate commands. Let’s start with the simple rotate feature.
Simple Rotate
Currently, the door is horizontal, and we can rotate it to change its rotation angle with respect to its current angle, which is 0 degrees, as the door is horizontal. The command to achieve this is shown in the following screenshot:
Figure 2.53: The Rotate command in the Modify panel
To rotate this door with respect to its original angle, we will perform the following steps:
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