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#02-015 How to Rotate Pictures and Text Frames
Q: How do I rotate pictures, text frames and other objects? A: You can rotate almost any object you can create in DesignExpress. Rotating with the Mouse
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Select the Rotate tool
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The cursor changes 3. Click on the object you wish to rotate to select it.
The
cursor changes 4. Move the mouse over one of the four corners of the object. You rotate from any one of the four corners.
The
cursor changes 5. Click on the rotation spot and while holding the mouse down, move it in a circular motion. When you have reached the desired angle of rotation, release the mouse. Rotating using Object Properties Regardless of what type of object you wish to rotate, you can double click on the object to bring up its properties. You will then find a Rotatation Field which allows you to precisely set the degree of rotation. Notes: (a) Text frames and bitmap pictures are limited to 90 degree increments. As the object is being rotated, a dotted line shows the rotation, as the object nears the next 90 degree increment, a solid line snaps to the final rotated position. (b) DesignExpress will not allow you to rotate an object such that the object would be positioned off the label. If this occurs, first move the object to the center of the label, and then try rotating it again.
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from the Tool bar at the top of the screen.
to show a almost complete circle with an arrow at one end.
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selected objects which can not be rotated. Objects such as squares,
circles, and grouped objects can not be rotated.
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directional arrows, alerting you that you are over the rotation spot.
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