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    Hi I'm using AC2004. I have a curved line that I want to pick up one end of and place somewhere else. I want the other end of the line to stay where it is. 'Revolve' doesnt allow me pinpoint exactly where I want the destination of the moved end to go.

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    Default Re: I'm stumped. How do I revolve a line about an axis?

    Quote Originally Posted by ukdodger View Post
    Hi I'm using AC2004. I have a curved line that I want to pick up one end of and place somewhere else. I want the other end of the line to stay where it is. 'Revolve' doesnt allow me pinpoint exactly where I want the destination of the moved end to go.

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    2004 was a while ago, so I'm going off memory here, but can't you just select the arc, then grab one of the grips and move it where you need it? The other end will stay.

    Of course, this will make the arc radius different. Is that what you want?

    Actually, I think I misunderstood your post. You could just find out the angle and rotate the line. Use the endpoint that is to remain in place as your base point.
    Last edited by dzatto; 2009-02-06 at 05:59 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dzatto View Post
    2004 was a while ago, so I'm going off memory here, but can't you just select the arc, then grab one of the grips and move it where you need it? The other end will stay.

    Of course, this will make the arc radius different. Is that what you want?

    Actually, I think I misunderstood your post. You could just find out the angle and rotate the line. Use the endpoint that is to remain in place as your base point.
    Thanks Dzatto. I'm a complete klutz. You first idea worked exactly right. Why didnt I think of that. Been pulling my hair out here. Cheers

    RD

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    Default Re: I'm stumped. How do I revolve a line about an axis?

    Quote Originally Posted by ukdodger View Post
    Thanks Dzatto. I'm a complete klutz. You first idea worked exactly right. Why didnt I think of that. Been pulling my hair out here. Cheers

    RD
    Oh! Glad I could help. I thought I was way off base.

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