Rotating an object when I don't know the exact angle to rotate [SOLVED]
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Rotating an object when I don't know the exact angle to rotate [SOLVED]
I'm using QCAD Pro 3.23.
I've got a situation where I want to rotate several objects by an angle I don't know, but I can locate the center and the start and end points of the rotation. Is there a command in QCAD that allows me to do this? I've poked around in the modification menu, but haven't found one...and I'm not sure how to phrase a question in Google to get the right answer.
Well, I guess I should have read the instructions first. I see there is a button on the Rotate dialog that is supposed to let me do exactly what I want...
However, after selecting the center of rotation, the dialog pops up and "center point" remains displayed in the pane at the bottom of the window. When I click the button to define the angle with the cursor, it highlights, but "center point" remains displayed in the pane at the bottom and nothing else works.
What might I be doing wrong?
Thanks
Bill Lugg
I've got a situation where I want to rotate several objects by an angle I don't know, but I can locate the center and the start and end points of the rotation. Is there a command in QCAD that allows me to do this? I've poked around in the modification menu, but haven't found one...and I'm not sure how to phrase a question in Google to get the right answer.
Well, I guess I should have read the instructions first. I see there is a button on the Rotate dialog that is supposed to let me do exactly what I want...
However, after selecting the center of rotation, the dialog pops up and "center point" remains displayed in the pane at the bottom of the window. When I click the button to define the angle with the cursor, it highlights, but "center point" remains displayed in the pane at the bottom and nothing else works.
What might I be doing wrong?
Thanks
Bill Lugg
Last edited by luggw1 on Sat Jun 12, 2021 10:20 pm, edited 1 time in total.
- petevick
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Re: Rotating an object when I don't know the exact angle to rotate
Possibly using Align Reference Points ?? Not near Qcad to check.
Pete Vickerstaff
Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon, Qcad Pro 3.29.6
Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon, Qcad Pro 3.29.6
Re: Rotating an object when I don't know the exact angle to rotate
Yes - you can use the mouse cursor to define the angle:
Select the entities, launch the rotate tool and activate in the dialog the cursor icon, confirm with ok ....
... chose the start and end point of the angle - done.
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- petevick
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Re: Rotating an object when I don't know the exact angle to rotate
How long have I been using Qcad?? and I didn't know that. Every day's a learning day. Cheers Husky
Pete Vickerstaff
Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon, Qcad Pro 3.29.6
Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon, Qcad Pro 3.29.6
Re: Rotating an object when I don't know the exact angle to rotate
Yes, I discovered that in the instructions after I originally posted my question, hence the update to my question. For some reason it isn't working for me. After I click the button you highlight, I get nothing - I can't select any points in the drawing. All I can do is select and deselect the button. Note that' I'm using V3.23.0.0 Pro. Is it possible that this feature was broken in this version? Or am I doing something else wrong? It seems so simple even I shouldn't be able to screw it up.
Thanks
Bill Lugg
Re: Rotating an object when I don't know the exact angle to rotate
Did you confirm the dialog with "OK"?
Nope - the version works just fine.
Hmmmm, that could be ...
See by yourself ....
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Re: Rotating an object when I don't know the exact angle to rotate
OK, I've got it now. I was expecting to specify the points as soon as I clicked the specify by points button. It didn't occur to me that I should click the OK button to proceed to the next step. Thanks for helping me extract my head from my...oh, never mind.
Bill Lugg
Bill Lugg
Re: Rotating an object when I don't know the exact angle to rotate
There is an alternative option which works without the popup dialog. Maybe that suits your workflow better ....
Application Preferences ...
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Re: Rotating an object when I don't know the exact angle to rotate [SOLVED]
Thanks for the pointer, I'll have to look into it. It looks like it might just work out better.
Bill Lugg
Bill Lugg
Re: Rotating an object when I don't know the exact angle to rotate
Between yourself, Andrew, CVH, Mr H, Ryan and everybody else.... the "QCAD" flexibility seems endless. I must admit (albeit slightly off topic)... every time I see updates I say to myself "finally the perfect application"... then Andrew introduces an even "more" perfect application.
Thank you, thanks to all.
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