Transform > Rotate

Rotates picked items in the scene around a pivot point.

Note:

The default local axes for an object are the same as the global axes. To change the orientation of an object’s local axes, use Transform > Local > Set Local Axes.

Tip:

To permanently display the local axes of all picked objects, choose WindowDisplay > Toggles > Pivots  and turn on Local Axes Display.

Procedures

Rotate objects

Transform CVs in world (XYZ) space

Use local instead of global axes

Move, scale, or rotate an image layer

Create clusters

Create a constraint on an object

Constrain one object to another object

Add IK handles to your skeleton

Rotate Options

Global

Rotate objects by incrementing their Euler rotation angles.

This means that the rotation is done first to Z, then Y, then X. Consequently, the X rotational axis depends on the Y and Z rotations already done.

Rotations done on DAG nodes above the current node also affect the rotational axis.

Local

Rotate each picked object around its local X, Y, and Z axes (displayed at each object’s pivot point).

Universe

Rotate objects around the world X, Y, and Z axes.

Mouse buttons in Local and Universe modes

Drag	To...
	Rotate around the X axis
	Rotate around the Y axis
	Rotate around the Z axis