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Rotate Note

The Rotate Note command can be used to rotate notes and labels on the drawing, including:

  • Distribution equipment labels (in plan view only)
  • Circuit tags
  • Receptacle labels
  • Light fixture callouts (when inserted with the light fixture block)
  • Equipment disconnect labels
  • Low voltage device labels
  • Switch labels
  • Notes inserted using the Insert Note command
  • Elevation labels

To rotate a note, go to
Ribbon: DM Electrical→Devices→  Rotate Note
Pulldown Menu: DM Electrical→Modify Devices→Rotate Note

You will be prompted to specify the note to be rotated.

Select device note to rotate:

You will then be prompted to specify a rotation angle for the note.

Specify rotation angle / <Reset to 0>:

Specify a rotation angle, or press ENTER to reset the note to the default rotation angle of 0.