Transform > Rotate

Rotates picked items in the scene around a pivot point.

Note

The default local axes for an object are the same as the global axes. To change the orientation of an object’s local axes, use Transform > Local > Set Local Axes.

Tip

To permanently display the local axes of all picked objects, choose WindowDisplay > Toggles > Pivots and turn on Local Axes Display.

Rotate Options

Global: Rotate objects by incrementing their Euler rotation angles.

This means that the rotation is done first to Z, then Y, then X. Consequently, the X rotational axis depends on the Y and Z rotations already done.

Rotations done on DAG nodes above the current node also affect the rotational axis.
Local: Rotate each picked object around its local X, Y, and Z axes (displayed at each object’s pivot point).
Universe: Rotate objects around the world X, Y, and Z axes.

Mouse buttons in Local and Universe modes

Drag	To...
	Rotate around the X axis
	Rotate around the Y axis
	Rotate around the Z axis