Rotation parameter

The Rotation parameter will let you rotate the block about a base point. In this case, we need to add the parameter as well as the associated action to make this parameter work.

In the following example, we will add the Rotation parameter to our existing Door sample drawing:

  1. Start by selecting the Rotation parameter from the Parameters tab under BLOCK AUTHORING PALETTES.
  2. Click on point C of the Door block. This point will become the base point about which the Door block will rotate.
  3. Now, click horizontally toward the right and then click again in the same horizontal direction to place the Rotation parameter. The Angle1 parameter as shown in Figure 9.41 will be added:
Figure 9.41: Door block with a Rotation parameter ...

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