Rotate a hole using a grip
- Last UpdatedSep 10, 2026
- 2 minute read
Before you begin:
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Add part to Part Manager using Manufacturing Explorer.
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Show Part Inspector.
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Create an oval hole on the part.
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Turn on Grid snap to allow precise grid point selection.
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Make sure that feature creation mode is not active. Select the Esc key if necessary.
Procedure
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On the the 2D view, select a hole on the part.
The grip functionality appears on the hole and shows the hole with a dashed outline.

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Select the Rotation Grip.
The Rotation Grip turns red. Another hole with a solid line and a prompt appear.

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Rotate the solid-outline hole to the required direction.
The angle appears relative to the hole's original direction.
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Select a new grid point that provides the required angle.
The hole rotates from its original direction to the selected angle.
