Rotating an object by dragging using the Rotate Selection tool

In the Enfocus Inspector dialog, click the Select Objects tool

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Select the object(s) you want to rotate.

Click the Rotate Selection tool

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The Enfocus Inspector changes accordingly.

If necessary, change the Constrain Angle (for SHIFT-rotate) or the Cross Hair Color in the Enfocus Inspector. You can change the Cross Hair Color by clicking the color patch and selecting a different color.

Note: In the Numeric Feedback area you can find exact information about the rotating action you are about to perform.

Click the selected object.

The object’s point of origin around which it will be rotated is indicated.

The point of origin is in the center of the selected object.

Do one of the following:

To rotate the object around its center point, drag the selected object in a circular motion.

Double-click on another position to move the point of origin. Move the pointer away from the center point and drag in a circular motion to rotate the object around its new point of origin. The image below shows how an object can rotate around its point of origin placed outside the object.

Hold down the SHIFT key while dragging to rotate the object in fixed angles. You can set this angle in the Numeric Feedback category of the Enfocus Inspector dialog box.
Hold down the ALT key (Windows) or Option key (Macintosh) while dragging to create a rotated copy of the selected object.