This feature allows you to rotate a piece vertically or horizontally using the piece edges. You can rotate the piece by selecting one edge, or by selecting two points on an edge of the piece.
To rotate a piece by an edge:
In the 2D window, select the desired edge.
In the Context view, select Line. The line options are displayed
Under Actions, select Rotate Piece by Edge;
Rotation direction options are displayed:
Select the desired rotation direction option. The piece is rotated accordingly.
The following image shows horizontal piece rotation by edge:
The following image shows vertical piece rotation by edge:
To rotate a piece by selecting two points:
Select two points on an edge of a piece.
Right click to display options.
Hover the cursor over Rotate Piece option. Rotation direction options are displayed:
Select the desired rotation direction. The piece is rotated accordingly.
The following image shows piece rotation by points using the right click:
You can also rotate a piece perpendicular or parallel using a grain line on the piece. You can rotate the piece by selecting a grain line, or by selecting two points on a grain line.
To flip the piece using a grain line:
In the 2D window, select the desired grain line.
In the Context view, select Line. The line options are displayed
Under Actions, select Rotate Grain Line by Edge:
Rotation direction options are displayed:
Select the desired rotation direction option. The piece is rotated.
To rotate a piece using two points on a grain line:
Select two points on a grain line.
Right click to display options.
Hover the cursor over Rotate Grain Line. Rotation direction options are displayed:
Select the desired rotation direction. The piece is rotated accordingly.