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    To rotate objects in Adobe Animate, you can use the Transform Tool or animate the rotation using a Motion Tween. Below is a step-by-step guide with examples.

    Example: Rotating an Object Manually

    1. Select the object on the Stage.

    2. Go to Modify > Transform > Rotate and Skew.

    3. Drag a corner handle of the bounding box to rotate the object manually.

    Step 1: Select the object
    Step 2: Use Modify > Transform > Rotate and Skew
    Step 3: Drag the corner handle to rotate
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    Example: Animating Rotation with Motion Tween

    1. Place your object on the Stage and convert it to a Symbol (right-click > Convert to Symbol).

    2. Insert a Motion Tween by right-clicking on the timeline and selecting "Create Motion Tween."

    3. Move to a later frame in the timeline, then rotate the object using the Transform Tool.

    4. Play the animation to see the object rotate smoothly.

    Step 1: Convert object to Symbol
    Step 2: Create Motion Tween in Timeline
    Step 3: Rotate object at a later frame
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  2. Adobe Support Community
    https://community.adobe.com › animate-discussions › rotating-a-movie...

    Solved: Re: Rotating a movieclip with javascript - pressmo... - Adobe ...

    Jan 20, 2025 · Hi, I'm working on a project in Adobe Animate CC, it's an HTML Canvas project which I'm coding in javascript. I'm not a coder - so I'm moving in small steps - but I'd like to rotate a movieclip by …

  3. Medium
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    Rotating Objects in Adobe Animate - Medium

    Jan 9, 2024 · Rotating objects can make your animations more dynamic and engaging. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to rotate objects in Adobe Animate using the Free...

  4. YouTube
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    How to Animate Object Rotation | Adobe Animate CC Tutorial

    In this tutorial, I will demonstrate how to animate a rotating object such as a throwing axe or a rotating windmill using Adobe Animate CC.

  5. Stack Overflow
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    Max Rotation in Createjs (adobe animate cc) - Stack Overflow

    Jul 27, 2017 · Im making a car parking project with Adobe Animate CC (HTML5). I have into my canvas a Car and its Wheels.With the command below i can rotate the wheels left or right by pressing keyboard …

  6. CodePen
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    JavaScript | Rotate animation with animate - CodePen

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  7. Github
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    developers-animatesdk-docs/index.md at master - GitHub

    Using the JavaScript API, you can write Animate application scripts to help streamline the authoring process. For example, you can write scripts to automate repetitive tasks or add custom tools to the …

  8. Adobe Support Community
    https://community.adobe.com › animate-discussions › rotating-a-movie...

    Solved: Rotating a movieclip with javascript - pressmove m... - Adobe ...

    Sep 7, 2017 · Hi, I'm working on a project in Adobe Animate CC, it's an HTML Canvas project which I'm coding in javascript. I'm not a coder - so I'm moving in small steps - but I'd like to rotate a movieclip by …

  9. Medium
    https://medium.com › @benard.kemp

    Rotating the Canvas in Adobe Animate - Medium

    Jan 9, 2024 · The canvas can be rotated to achieve different perspectives and angles for your animations. Here’s a comprehensive guide on rotating the canvas in Adobe Animate using various methods:

  10. Adobe Support Community
    https://community.adobe.com › animate-discussions › createjs-rotation...

    createjs rotationDir not changing - Adobe Support Community

    May 4, 2021 · A value of -1 will force CCW rotation, 1 will force CW, and 0 will disable the plugin effects for that portion of the tween. However the rotational direction always stays clockwise (CW) when …