# Rotating parts

You can rotate any part that displays a circular rotation handle above it when selected.

To rotate a part:

1. Select the part.
2. Move the cursor over the rotation handle.
3. Click on the handle and hold down the mouse button.
4. Move the cursor to change the part's orientation.
5. Release the mouse button when the part is in the required orientation.

Key points:

- Some parts snap to certain orientations when rotated.
- Some parts can also be flipped.
- To rotate a part in a 3D space, use the 3D rotation buttons in the part's Properties pane.

## See also:

- Using parts