====== tool_image29 Rotation ======

> Allow users to rotate the selected elements or a complete piece by freehand or entering values.

===== Rotate selected elements or complete piece =====

>   - Select the element(s);
>   - Select {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image29.png|tool_image29}} tool;
>   - Click the fixed point (pivot point);
>   - Click the second reference point without releasing the mouse button, a reference dash guideline going from the first point to the second point appears. Those two lines represent an angle;
>   - Pivot the guideline to the desired rotation angle.

===== Rotate by entering precise values =====

>   - Select the element(s) or complete piece;
>   - Select {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image29.png|tool_image29}} tool;
>   - Hold down **Alt** (Windows) or **Option** (Macintosh) or **Alt+Windows** (Linux) key;
>   - Click the pivot point, enter values in the dialog box. Click [OK] button. > {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image30.png|tool_image30}}

=== NOTE ===

Enter a positive angle for counter-clockwise rotation and a negative angle for clockwise one.