1.         Select a rotation type: Move or Copy, as shown in Figure 5.1.34. Once Copy is selected, the In Original Part option is activated. The user can select or deselect In Original Part. If it is not selected, the rotated line will be in the current part.

Figure 5.1.34  Rotate Line Interface

2.         Select the coordinate system (CS). If Define is selected, the program will display the LCS dialog box for the user to define a new LCS. Details about defining LCS can be found by referring to Section 2.5, Local Coordinate System. The transformation will be completed in the newly defined system. The Save option can be used to save the newly created coordinate system to the current database. If it is selected, the new C.S. will be saved, otherwise, it will not be saved. If Define is not selected, LCS dialog box will not be displayed, and the transformation will be completed in the current coordinate system.

3.         Select rotate axis. The user can select X-Axis, Y-Axis or Z-Axis as the rotate axis of the line using drop-down menu.

4.         Enter the rotation angle.

5.         Select line. Refer to Section 4.4.1 Part/Add Line for more information.

6.         Click the Apply button.