Rotate objects

The effect of rotation on an object depends on the position of its rotational pivot point.

Rotate a picked object

1. Choose Transform > Rotate .
2. Drag the mouse buttons to rotate around the different axes, or type rotation values for the X, Y, and Z axes.

Rotate around a vector

1. Choose Transform > Rotate and select Vector.
2. Create the vector by clicking in the view where you want the vector to start or typing the start position in the prompt line.
   
3. Adjust the manipulator to position the vector and click Accept.
   
4. Enter a sweep angle on the prompt line.
   

How do the different mouse buttons rotate?

Drag...	To Do This
	Rotate around X axis.
	Rotate around Y axis.
	Rotate around Z axis.

What if...?

I want to return an object to its original rotation?

Choose Transform > Rotate . In the prompt line, type a 0 0 0 and press (Windows) or (Mac).