Rotating objects in AutoCAD can be a confusing task involving rotation directions and angles referenced from the default angle direction. The reference option allows for the temporary redefinition of the zero angle direction.
After selecting the objects to be rotated and specifying a base point AutoCAD prompts with 'Specify angle or [Copy/Reference]'
Typing 'R <enter>', AutoCAD prompts for the reference angle, which you can either type
or select two points on the drawing (selecting the base point of rotation as the first point makes things easier) to define the reference angle. Rotation of the object is now based on this new rotation angle.
HINT: Also on the command line when rotating an object is the 'Copy' option. Invoking this option instructs AutoCAD to rotate a copy of the object.
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