$(cpicName) Help - Image Rotation

's arbitrary rotation lets you interactively rotate your image to any angle! Simply click and drag in the interactive preview window, then click 'Rotate.' For more advanced options, see below. | --> </phtml>

Rotating Images To use these options, open the image in the Image Viewer, and select Rotate from the Image menu. From the submenu, you can select Any Angle... to open the rotation window, or select a preset rotation. Once you're happy with the rotation, click Rotate to apply the rotation to your image.
Using the Preview

| The easiest way to rotate your image is to click on the preview and drag it to the angle you want. The preview will update as you move the image.

Using the Slider

You can rotate an image to any angle using the slider. Click the left button (marked with (-)) to rotate the image counter-clockwise. Click the right button (marked with (+)) to rotate the image clockwise. You may also move the center knob on the slider to rotate the image continuously. |

Using the Angle Value

If you know the exact value you want to rotate your image, you can enter that value in the Rotation Angle field. Simply click in the text field and type in the angle. The preview and the slider will automatically update.

Using the Menu Preset

If you are rotating your image to a standard angle (90,180, or 270 degrees), you can select this from the main Rotate menu. This will ensure you get a precise rotation every time.

Changing Background Colors

When you rotate an image, the area around the image must be given a background color. Using you can change the color that will be used to fill these areas.

Changing the background color is done using the color picker. Using the color picker, you can quickly select any color for your background color. The chosen background will be shown in the preview, and will be applied to your image when you click Rotate.

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Related Topics:

- Editing and Adjusting Images