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Using the 3D Rotate tool

Using the 3D Rotate tool

The 3D Rotate tool is used to rotate objects about an axis. You can define the axis of rotation by using the Rotate Gizmo tool. The Rotate Gizmo tool will be displayed when you invoke the 3D Rotate tool and select an object.

 Click Home > Modify > 3D Rotate on the ribbon.

 Select the recently created truncated cone and press ENTER; the Rotate Gizmo tool will be displayed.

 Select the center point of the front face as the base point; the Rotate Gizmo tool will be moved to the selected point.

 Select the Z-axis (Blue ring) of the Rotate Gizmo; an axis line is displayed along the Z-axis.

 Type 270 as the rotation angle and press ENTER; the cone will be rotated by 270 degrees.

 Click the Move button on the Modify panel and select the cone. Press ENTER to accept.

 Select the base point and the destination point as shown below; the cone will be placed at the destination point.

 Select the cone; the Move Gizmo tool will be displayed on it.

 Select the Y-axis (Green arrow) of the Move Gizmo tool and move the cursor toward right.

 Type 5 in the command line and press ENTER; the cone will be moved through 5 mm.

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