Re: how do you rotate an object?

[Allan Gottlieb <gottlieb nyu edu>]

Lars Clausen <lrclause cs uiuc edu> writes:

> On 25 Sep 2001, Allan Gottlieb wrote:
>
> > I have been unable to rotate objects.  Rotation is generally useful.
> > My specific need was in using the ``Logic'' figures.  All the gates
> > are vertical, but I need horizontal gates.  I tried the manual and
> > looked at every menu that I could find.  
>
> As Robert said, rotation is mentioned in the FAQ as missing.

Thank you.  I should have followed the comment in the help msg
suggesting a visit to the home page.  Once there, the faq is trivial to
find. 

> > With the exception of logic diagrams, dia has now replaced xfig for
> > me.  With the addition of rotation, xfig will become relegated to
> > maintenance used for legacy diagrams.
>
> The Logic shapes are quite simple to make, I did them in an afternoon.
> I'll see if I can make the horizontal ones as well.

Thanks.
allan