Rotate

The Rotate command allows you to rotate a selected object by a specified angle. It is rotated around the center of the area represented by its symbol size. To rotate multiple objects, hold the Ctrl key, select them and click Selection End on the assist menu or double-click. Toggle this command by selecting an object that can be rotated on the canvas in eCADSTAR Schematic Editor , Symbol Editor or Footprint Editor and clicking Home > Move >Rotate on the ribbon. Alternatively, click Home > Move >Rotate on the ribbon, and then select an object on the canvas. The Rotate dialog is displayed.

  • You can also execute this command by pressing R on the keyboard.
  • You can toggle off this command by pressing Esc on the keyboard, or clicking Cancel on the assist menu.

Dialog

Item Description
Rotation angle Specify the angle of rotation for the selected object. Enter a real number greater than -360, and smaller than 360. The value that you specify is displayed in the command dialog when you next execute the following commands in eCADSTAR Schematic Editor or Symbol Editor.
Rotate
Move
Paste
Rotate Around Reference Point
Rotate by Specified Angle