Rotation

This task shows you how to rotate geometry about an axis. The command applies to current bodies.
Open the Rotate1.CATPart document.
1. 

Click the Rotate icon .

The Rotate Definition dialog box appears.

 

2. 

Select an edge as the rotation axis.

 

3. 

Enter a value for the rotation angle.

The element is rotated. You can drag it by using the graphic manipulator to adjust the rotation.

 

4. 

Click OK to create the rotated element.

The element (identified as Rotate.xxx) is added to the specification tree.

 
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