To add the Rotate effect to a shape, symbol, or element of a symbol:
Click in the Behavior Name field
to add a name. Click the tick button.
Click + to select the
Rotate effect.
Configure the Rotate effect.
If selecting the
Simple Effect Type:
Configure the
Direction setting.
Select
Loop (optional setting). The Loop
setting keeps the rotation active when the status is active.
Configure the
Speed setting. The Speed setting
is the time it takes for one rotation in milliseconds.
Configure the
Origin Point setting. The Origin
Point setting allows you to set the center of the rotation.
There are nine Origin Point settings.
Figure: Simple Rotate Effect
If selecting
Span Rotate Effect Type:
Configure the
Direction setting.
Bind the Span
Rotation effect to a point using the Point Selection field.
Click . You can
bind to an alias point, explicit point, or Building Network
point. See Working with Point Selection.
Configure the
Origin Point setting. The Origin
Point setting allows you to set the center of the rotation.
There are nine Origin Point settings. Figure: Span Rotate Effect
Add a rule. Rules are optional unless a Value Change trigger is used for the Custom Behavior. See Working with Rules.
Click SAVE.
Figure: Completed Rotate Effect
What are the use cases for using the Rotate effect?
The Rotate effect can be used with a customized fan that spins when the status is active. For example, a custom fan can rotate 360 degrees clockwise or a custom gauge can rotate 90 degrees clockwise.
What can I apply the Rotate effect to?
The Rotate effect can be applied to the shapes, symbols, and elements of symbols listed in the following table.
. You can
bind to an alias point, explicit point, or Building Network
point. See Working with Point Selection. 