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# 2.2.15.1 Using Mouse

Rotate An Object Using the Mouse

1. Select the object(s) to be rotated.

2. Click the Rotate button () to activate the Rotate function.

3. Visualize an axis point on the object that's to be rotated then place the mouse pointer over that point. If the track is a turntable, the point will be snapped to the turntable center if the mouse is within a quarter of the radius length of it.

4. Click and hold the left mouse button then drag (Left+Drag) the mouse away from the axis point to create a "handle". This handle will be used to rotate the object. While continuing to hold the left mouse button, drag (Left+Drag) the handle in the desired direction of rotation. Note: If the Shift+Ctrl key is pressed in conjunction with Left+Drag, the object will rotate in increments of 15°.

5. Release the mouse key once desired rotation is obtained.

1. If Magnetic Snap is enabled and the Alt button is not pressed, or ifthe Alt button is pressed when it is disabled, a magnetic anchor will be displayed if an end of the rotated tracks is near an open end. If the anchor shows and the rotate is completed, the tracks will Snap to Alignment and Join.

Rotation can also be achieved through use of one of these alternate methods;

  Selecting fixed or specified degrees of rotation using a Right-Click menu. See Section 2.2.15.2 for detail.

  Aligning the selected object with another object on the layout. See Section 2.2.15.3 for detail.