Precise Object Rotation (available for Lines, Text, Shapes or Groups)

Select Geometry in an object's Properties dialog box.

Precise rotation configuration

Precise rotation example

Precise Rotation Configuration

Rotation options are as follows.

1

Angle

2

Vertical shear

3

Horizontal shear

1

Angle

Available for:

Lines, text, shapes, groups

Purpose

Rotates the object to the entered angle.

Once you apply the angle the value you entered for:

 

Shape or Text

Remains in the field.

 

Group or Line

 reset to zero.

Valid values:

Positive or negative

0 and 360 degrees

-6.28139 and +6.28139 radians

2

Vertical shear

Available for:

Rectangles, ellipses, chords, pies

Purpose

Vertical shear slides the sides of the rectangle enclosing the shape in opposite directions

Valid values:

 

-85 and + 85 degrees.

-1.48353 and +1.48353 radians.

3

Horizontal shear

Available for:

Rectangles, ellipses, chords, pies

Purpose

Horizontal shear slides the top and bottom of the rectangle enclosing the shape in opposite directions.

Valid values:

Positive or negative

-85 and + 85 degrees.

-1.48353 and +1.48353 radians.

Precise Rotation Example

A rectangle displays rotation and sheer values as follows.

 

 

Sheer

Example

Angle

Vertical

Horizontal

0

0

0

90

0

0

150

0

0

150

50

0

150

0

50

150

50

50

More information

Change an object's display angle.