This section shows how to rotate an object.  This function is useful when working on the layout.

Step 1


When an object is selected, place the cursor on a green dot displayed in the upper right corner and the lower left corner.  The cursor changes to .  Drag and drop to a location you like, and the object rotates.

* Follow the same steps while pressing the Shift key.  The object rotates by 45°.


Step 2


To rotate an object automatically, select an object, and select Rotate on the Position menu.  The object rotates by 90°.

* You can also select Rotate on the right-click menu in the Label Edit view.
* You can change the rotate angle in the Position tab options in the object settings.
* Grouped objects, lines, and arcs cannot be rotated.