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Rotate Points Tool

What it Does​

Performs circular rotation of selected points around a designated pivot point by a specified angle. Each point maintains its exact distance from the pivot while moving along a circular arc path. The tool preserves relative positioning within the rotated group while enabling precise angular adjustments for pattern elements.

tip

During preview, new positions appear in pink while original positions remain visible, allowing you to verify the rotation before applying changes.

How to Use​

  1. Activate the tool by clicking the Rotate Points icon
  2. Select one or more points to rotate
  3. Select a pivot point for rotation (the center of rotation)
  4. Specify the rotation amount using one of two methods:
  5. By degrees: Enter the rotation angle in degrees
  6. By numeric value: Enter a calculated value for precise rotation - a positive value rotates clockwise, negative counterclockwise
  7. Click Preview to see the rotation result - new positions appear in pink
  8. Click Save to apply the rotation or Cancel to abort
warning

If both distance and degrees fields contain non-zero values, you'll receive an alert. Clear one field to zero before proceeding.