How to rotate around shifter center precisely in Illustrator?

Question

If I select `Rotate tool`, I can select center of rotation then and move it. After that I am able to rotate object around that center. But this rotation is imprecise. Suppose I want to rotate for 120 degrees. I can double click on `Rotate tool` and get `Rotate` dialog, where I can enter precise value in degrees. But this way I can't use shifted center of rotation because it jumps back to geometric center at the moment I call `Rotate` dialog.Is it possible to rotate by precise angle with dialog and have shifted center of rotation.

Answer 1

Hi there.

To rotate precisely from a dialog box AND move the pivot point:

1. Select the path with the Selection Tool (V)
2. Hit R for the Rotate Tool.
3. Hold down ALT (pc) or OPTION (Mac) as you click where you want the pivot point to go. (The clicking is what moves the pivot point and the ALT/OPTION key brings up the dialog box).
4. Enter your values in the dialog box and press TAB or check/uncheck preview to see the results.
5. Click ok when you’re happy with the result.

Have fun!