The Ultimate Guide to the SketchUp Rotate Tool

[@mice_mustardd3430]

Thank you so much for carrying the weight of every art student thrown into 3d moddeling with no warning on your back. Your videos have saved me from several breakdowns and all nighters

[@sleeprhythmasmr4897]

Thanks mate. The rotate function was starting to drive me a bit mad so thanks for keeping me from a breakdown!

[@johnfromleeds]

These are great videos. Started using Sketchup 2 days ago and your videos are very clear. Thank you.

[@김하나-d8e6o]

I am from Korea. This clip helped me a lot. It is very clear and easy to catch up. Thanks.

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sp-tj9ye]

@ The SketchUp Essentials,came to this video via your response to my query on another video of yours. This video cleared my issues regarding use of rotate tool. Now I can practice this to improve my understanding of rotate tool. Thanks a lot.🙂

[@pommeletrobert5404]

Hi Justin, this is just great and remarkably explained. Congratulations on your pedagogical skills. Robert (from France)

[@pomeransfugl]

Brilliant. I like the way you start with the basics and build on that. The rotate tool was causing me big problems. Now I understand how it works. 👏

[@oguzalp8040]

How can I rotate an unknown angle(not created by me) to one of the axes? I've tried to redirect the axes according to my object but on the top view still it doesn't look straight.

[@ret285]

Extremely helpful video. I've really been struggling to understand how these tools work, when creating rotational arrays of objects. Thank you for taking the time to create and share this video. Very nicely explained, and very useful info. Nice job.

[@Thebratfudlad]

Another great video. You've helped me hugely to get into Sketchup. Thank you.

[@CrucialHerm4n]

Was having a lot of grief with the rotate / copy function until I saw this - thank you very much! - Subscribed!

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Glad I could help!

[@ConSeann3ry]

Thanks man! I was about to cry and you saved me.

[@ferdinandstrickler692]

This video healed my rotation tool trauma. Thank you!

[@notmyname327]

This was SO helpful! Thanks a lot for making these videos, I'm learning a lot

[@urihalperin8523]

nice video have one question - is there a possibility to specify an absolute angle? sometime I have and object that may tilt a bit and I'd like to make sure it is positioned at and exact angle with respect to axis coordinates. Thanks

[@w.elatrby2960]

Thank you to the moon and back for your clear explanatory video

[@khushbakhtbhatti3888]

same comment after one year! you're a splendid and too much enthusiastic instructor

[@stanimirkondev630]

You are the man! thank you for all of your resourceful videos and all the knowledge you provide. I appreciate you very much

[@МарьянаИсмаева-г6и]

I'm so happy to finally understand all these things! Thank you!

[@petewoodhead52]

Awesome tutorial. Thank you.

[@darrenstensland5301]

Thank you!!! You just saved me hours of frustration.

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Glad I could help!

[@arandomstory4663]

Amazing way of explaining

[@wdbbrinton]

I enjoyed following you along on each video, concern with rotate and copy on the free Sketch. It does not seem to copy and past single or multiples by tapping control. Am I correct

[@binaryLV]

Regarding the copies - it can be either "*7" or "x7". Didn't know about using "/" with move/rotate tools. Thanks!

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Correct - good point!

[@architectsacademy9147]

As always a great tutorial! You are a gifted teacher

[@deongovender246]

This helped a lot, thank you

[@jorisstrickx]

Is there a way of rotating multiple identical objects around their individual axis in one go? Or do you have to rotate each object separately? Like for example all the sides of a cabinet. If I want to lay them all flat on the same plane for a layout plan.

[@plummetplum]

Say for example I have drawn a flat tile shape, how would I rotate it on the diagonal, it seems you have to lock into the standard xyz planes only, many thanks.

[@Thesketchupessentials]

I'd draw a face that matches the diagonal you want to rotate along - then it should inference to match that face

[@JamesOStanworth-Wang]

Hi thanks very useful! However, if you set the first object at say 45 degrees how does SU decide on the spacing after that? In other words? has it got to be some multiple of your first choice (360/45 degrees in this case = 8 -- that is one orignal plus 7 copies)?

[@matthewprice2133]

Hi Justin, my protractor is locked to the blue axis!! Any suggestions on why this would be?

[@jacobwilson3163]

How would I rotate more than one object at once? I'm planning out a cutting board and I have 20 pieces to rotate lol. That would be a nightmare to do manually. Very helpful video thank you!

[@HenniePeters]

Nice video, helpful for sure. Most rotation possibilities are covered, but I still miss one. I was looking for a way to align two objects randomly placed, none of the planes aligned. Rotation over two axis is needed. When I rotate alternately over two axes, I approach the line. Every rotation brings it closer but it is still an approximation, the lines do not snap exactly in place. Does @TheSketchUpEssentials know a way to rotate an object on a pivot point (not a line) and adjust both elevation and direction at the same time?

[@MrRahulukey]

Thank you so much you save my day 🙂

[@jonniedavis5535]

Lots of great help. Is there a way to rotate multiple objects at once each on its own axis?

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Not that I'm aware of - there might be an extension out there that does it, but I don't think I've used one with that function

[@hasankothari3464]

Hey man... Great video.... I had a question that how did you change that default human figure to you with Bonnie? Any tutorial on that?

[@Thesketchupessentials]

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[@hasankothari3464]

@@Thesketchupessentials thank you ❤️💯

[@activeschooltravel1930]

Great Video.Thank you!

[@zebulahfadade6548]

You explain things so well! Thank you.

[@St3f4n0Abarth]

hi Justin, the guide was really helpful but I have a question, I have a 3d object inclined in a different way and I can't put it flat on the z axe, I think it's quite tricky to explain let me know I will send you a pic. thx

[@triciajohnson789]

Very well presented. Really helpful.

[@68HC060]

I use the rotate+copy feature a lot. The 'Move' tool can rotate, but it cannot rotate+copy; you'll have to hit 'q' or select the rotate-tool for that. Once you've made your first copy of an object, you can use the star/asterisk or 'x' to multiply or '/' to divide, but that's not all. You can also type in the number of degrees even *after* dividing or multiplying. This allows you to try out several different things until you're happy with the result. What I often do, is to select the object, then pick a point to rotate it around, press control ('alternate' on Mac), and just make a copy "anywhere". After the first copy appears, I type "360" and hit enter. Then I type /12 to get a circle of 12 evenly spaced objects. Finally, I hit the backspace (or delete) key, to remove the extra duplicate on the initial object position. Thus i now have a 'clock-face'. If you make the object a group, then make the group a 'component' before rotating, you can have even more fun after you've made copies. Double-click one of the rotated component copies and single-click the group. Now slide or move or resize the object in any direction. This allows you to make an object 'fit' the neighbours easily, without having to do any calculations. It does not end there. Remember you can flip along 3 axes as well, thus changing one object will make all the object change. This is especially useful when you're making models for woodworking, where you need a lot of similar/symmetric objects and you don't want to change the 57 copies one-by-one. ;) Go explore - and God bless all those who read this far without getting bored. =)

[@mdbmdb001]

Wow! Great Tips Thanks for taking the time to write them.

[@68HC060]

@@mdbmdb001 I'm happy you found it useful - then it's definitely been worth writing. =)

[@jeffharmed1616]

Thanks for sharing. What did you take away from the base camp? I always thought that the "target" point was superfluous but when it comes to aligning an object with an unknown plane (like a tilted table), it comes in handy as you demonstrated. I use the move tool most of the time for rotating objects but I found that the rotate tool works on raw data - whereas the rotate function of the move tool does not. When creating copies, its a pity that the rotate tool will not work directly to create, say a spiral staircase. Trimble might consider adding an offset for this. For example, select object/ base point/ target point/ control key/ final point/ *7 copies/ 200 mm offset.

[@vladislavtominets1545]

Thank you from Russia! You are Great teacher!

[@geoffauckett2330]

SO good Justin. Appreciate your help mate from Mudgee NSW Australia.

[@ninaljutic8743]

how do you tap to change axises. still cannot get it

[@davesdigitalnomadlife]

Very informative video. The rotate tool has been a pain for me. Thanks!

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Glad it helped!

[@selvabhairavi8085]

Hi how to rotate a line ? like change the inclination ? this is driving me more crazy then rotate a solid :D

[@Thesketchupessentials]

The same way? Select and use the rotate tool?

[@mikesenesouk531]

what if I screwed up my rotation so bad after rotating and trying to correct it, how do I reset back to correctness? Like, how do I set the face of a door to be aligned with the wall?

[@helenaromanishyna3986]

Love your videos, they are really helpful!

[@vicarioustube]

Thanks, great was looking on how to make an animation of opening and closing a laptop

[@s3mih3mi]

How do you assign the reference plains to the arrow keys. Can't find it in the shortcut menu. Thanks

[@s3mih3mi]

Jim Morvay My arrow keys are not bound to anything. Skup Pro 15

[@s3mih3mi]

OK I checked with the move tool and the arrow keys work as they should, but will not do anything with the rotate tool?

[@Thesketchupessentials]

No clue - just to check your workflow - after you tap the "Q" key to activate the tool, that's when you're tapping an arrow key, right? Not after you click to set your base point?

[@s3mih3mi]

Tried both. Works with the move key. At work for now, will make sure when I get home . Thanks

[@s3mih3mi]

Double checked work flow. It won't work with rotate but it holds axis with the shift key. This will work fine. Thanks

[@SW-px8wt]

Excellent! Easy to understand and very helpful. Thanks!

[@arthurwright4992]

Brilliant! Thanks

[@69-pranavparab76]

I used to change the axis using arrows keys but tool is not changing axis on clicking arrows... what's is causing this

[@jamesperkinsmetalsculpture8303]

Another Great Video Justin!

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Thanks Jim!

[@glennorton9056]

What about 3D Warehouse objects downloaded? They are not aligned and it is impossible to get these rotated correctly

[@khushbakhtbhatti3888]

GOD! you are so energetic!! haha love it

[@butlersartworld]

totally brilliant, Im hooked.

[@stephenstiles4387]

EXCELLENT Tutorial! Tks

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Πυθαγόρας-ε3κ]

How can I rotate an object around a different axis than these three?

[@sonnybowman]

Very helpful.

[@zhenzihaozhang3767]

Very valuable video, thank you.

[@dionysise5008]

You've helped me so much thank you

[@SW-px8wt]

I tried to use millimeters instead of inches. The "Default template" in "settings" has the option. However, it still appears to be inches even after I selected millimeters as the template. Any one could share some insight? Thank you!

[@Thesketchupessentials]

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[@ritikmiddya3034]

Amazing tutorial!

[@andrewesco3545]

Thanks from Colombia, Im starting with sketchup and I realy appreciate your help.

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Glad it helped!

[@ashleycarias1429]

A a aaa a -- finally thanks you! I alway struggled with that tool and puts me behind my schedule cause the struggle and the patient.

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Glad you liked it! :)

[@ghorinadeem2574]

You are just amazing. Its so easy for me now.

[@debrinafree957]

I would be tearing my hair out if I didn't watch for your videos. Thanks heaps - they are as always super well explained!

[@Thesketchupessentials]

No worries!

[@wdbbrinton]

Thes are very handy movies, thanks

[@atpetti]

Great video thank you. Still struggling to understand the axes.

[@santoshgujar5237]

Thank you, Sir

[@jimanddiana4103]

Thanks! I learned a lot, as usual.

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Glad to hear it!

[@shehnazsurti5027]

great explanation as always..thanks :)

[@maudemarquis9355]

Very helpful ! thanks!

[@intox69]

Imagine making it so difficult to rotate an object... lol

[@annabelbenezra]

Thank you

[@andrewmccarthy9839]

You are invaluable! Thank you!

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Happy to help!

[@manuvincent9793]

Suppose i draw an image in the top view, but i wanna rotate everything to the front view. How to rotate without tilting the object

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Lock the rotation to whatever axis you want to rotate along with the arrow keys

[@JBattler]

Awesom as usual, thanks

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Thank you! :)

[@natelee8887]

Great info!

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zaitunhasyim5761]

Thanks a lot

[@ChrisStahl]

Thank you for this! I was struggling to rotate a rod end-over at 90 deg and keep it in line with an adjacent surface. This really helped!

[@murugeshanswamy3976]

Thanks mate

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Any time!

[@swagtoast7527]

Im trying to rotate a 2d object and I can only make it go one way

[@ehsanakbar1701]

do it to the axis of the axis

[@swagtoast7527]

@@ehsanakbar1701 I could have used that advice 9 months ago

[@raymondfelix4680]

Very nice video

[@elizabethawuor3093]

Thank you.

[@carlich54]

very helpful thanks!

[@Thesketchupessentials]

👍

[@srslydeep]

best video ever. ty

[@-E-M-M-]

great tips as always, thanks, the new rotating tool screw my worlkflow since 2016 sketchup

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Lol - that's a long time to have a messed up workflow ;p

[@stevejudge3561]

Ok. Squares are easy...ish. What about an irregular shaped object (i.e.: a butterfly roof)?

[@TheFoel]

what the heck are aero keys to block in red

[@luke9822]

It would be super duper extra helpful if you put in bookmarks with labels for each section of this video. Thanks.

[@talleysuehohlfeld3959]

It helps me to think of the "target point" as the HANDLE. "Target" is SO confusing--to me, that's where you want to end up.

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Whatever helps I guess :)

[@er.tariqalamfarooqi4771]

Thanks for a wonderful video...

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Thanks for watching!

[@JulesMarz]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@yeohann1]

Thank you!

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Thanks for watching!

[@alanaldea4476]

MARAMING SALAMAT PO

[@krishbalsara3374]

You are god in sketchup

[@StillKickin2]

Good video. My only critic, I think you could slow the dialog down just a little. I had to back several times to pick up all the tricks. I realize tmaking a video is a tough and you have to balance content with viewer attention span.

[@GRAFFITIgirlSPLASH]

Rick Lippincott you can change the speed of any video by clicking the gear icon in the video!

[@tanya8116]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Thesketchupessentials]

👍

[@tinaandreea8383]

- Very useful! Thnks! -

[@Thesketchupessentials]

Glad you liked it! :)