# Unable to rotate sketches

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-rotate-sketches/25440>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [April 24, 2023, 1:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-rotate-sketches/25440 "2023-04-24T13:05:51Z")\
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**Author:** ![Msmetalmagic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/msmetalmagic/32/14899_2.png) [@Msmetalmagic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Msmetalmagic)\
**Post date:** [April 24, 2023, 1:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-rotate-sketches/25440/1 "2023-04-24T13:05:51Z")

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I am in able to rotate simple sketches. Says there is an issue with solving constraints.

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**Author:** ![KPeter](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/kpeter/32/7644_2.png) [@KPeter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KPeter)\
**Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 7:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-rotate-sketches/25440/2 "2023-04-25T07:12:13Z")

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If you have a sketch element that is locked or set to Horizontal/Vertical, that can prevent rotating as moving the elements would interfere with the applied constraints.

Can you share the design or a screenshot where the constraints can be seen?

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**Author:** ![Msmetalmagic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/msmetalmagic/32/14899_2.png) [@Msmetalmagic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Msmetalmagic)\
**Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 1:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-rotate-sketches/25440/3 "2023-04-25T13:11:46Z")

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Thanks  
How do I turn off those constraints so that I can rotate? I’m trying to copy and nest the parts so that I can cut them out on the plasma cnc.  
Is there a video or thread where I can learn all about the constraints options and capabilities? That is where I have the least understanding with this software, and would like to learn as much as I can.

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**Author:** ![KPeter](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/kpeter/32/7644_2.png) [@KPeter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KPeter)\
**Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-rotate-sketches/25440/4 "2023-04-25T14:40:00Z")

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You can select the constraint badges and delete them, but if you make copies using the Move/Rotate tool in the sketch toolbar, constraints will allow you to do so.

We’ve collected a lot about constraints in our manual, please check it if you have some time:

> **[Constraints overview](https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/articles/7873983670044-Constraints-overview)**
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> Constraints can be added to sketch elements to create geometric controls and relationships. By defining constraints you can add information to your sketches that control their behavior when they ar...