# \#rotate **URL:** https://forums.unrealengine.com/tag/rotate/1333.md [Latest](https://forums.unrealengine.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.unrealengine.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.unrealengine.com/tags.md) --- ## [How to disable transform when ctrl is pressed](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-disable-transform-when-ctrl-is-pressed/349187)
**Author:** [@expensivea](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/expensivea)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-disable-transform-when-ctrl-is-pressed/349187 "2026-05-24T16:27:56Z")
Hi. im having a problem with selecting objects. in my scene have to select multiple objects to copy and transform all together. the problem is that it accidentally transforms (very little) while selecting thos objects. … --- ## [How to keep widget Fill after rotation? ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-keep-widget-fill-after-rotation/2718595)
**Author:** [@ductrungg01](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ductrungg01)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-keep-widget-fill-after-rotation/2718595 "2026-05-05T05:51:41Z")
I have a widget (an Image) inside a Vertical Box, and its Size is set to Fill. When the widget is not transformed, it fills the available space as expected. However, after applying a Render Transform rotation (90°), … --- ## [Parent scale does not account for child rotation](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/parent-scale-does-not-account-for-child-rotation/293436)
**Author:** [@OhiraKyou](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/OhiraKyou)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/parent-scale-does-not-account-for-child-rotation/293436 "2025-08-11T07:06:04Z")
Illustration: I have added a QuadPyramid mesh that comes with starter content to a BP as a child of a scene component. If I rotate pyramid 45 degrees and change scene component’s X or Y scale, one of pyramid’s ver… --- ## [Rotate character left/right with A/D keys](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rotate-character-left-right-with-a-d-keys/395105)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_82f2de3a](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_82f2de3a)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rotate-character-left-right-with-a-d-keys/395105 "2025-06-20T14:22:56Z")
I’m looking to simply rotate my character/camera boom (3rd person character) either left or right when the A/D keys are pressed. Everything I’ve tried ends up rotating my camera around the character mesh itself and not t… --- ## [Actor rotates slightly while moving left or right (bug)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/actor-rotates-slightly-while-moving-left-or-right-bug/419750)
**Author:** [@anon90795801](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anon90795801)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/actor-rotates-slightly-while-moving-left-or-right-bug/419750 "2025-01-26T20:39:27Z")
\*\*Version: 4.18.3 -Blank project but using 2D paper character \*\* I can move to the left or right perfectly fine but my player rotates slightly to the direction he is moving in (he rotates ca 3 degrees). I’ve attached… --- ## [Completely rotate spline points (Including roll)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/completely-rotate-spline-points-including-roll/440541)
**Author:** [@LostScout](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/LostScout)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/completely-rotate-spline-points-including-roll/440541 "2025-01-26T14:37:09Z")
How to completely rotate spline points in editor when building spline? --- ## [How to rotate 90 degrees the Texture Sample?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-rotate-90-degrees-the-texture-sample/281662)
**Author:** [@Martinez](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Martinez)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 12:22am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-rotate-90-degrees-the-texture-sample/281662 "2024-10-31T00:22:54Z")
CustomRotator node is what you are looking for. Give .5-.5 for rotation center and .25 for angle. --- ## [How to make object rotate around another object?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-make-object-rotate-around-another-object/339400)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_73094a6c1](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_73094a6c1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2024, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-make-object-rotate-around-another-object/339400 "2024-10-18T15:38:56Z")
i want the parent to just rotate around the child object when player holds down Q, when they let go of Q the rotation stops. --- ## [How to roll your character/pawn in the direction it is turning (like a fighter jet)?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-roll-your-character-pawn-in-the-direction-it-is-turning-like-a-fighter-jet/2062565)
**Author:** [@khan150](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/khan150)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2024, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-roll-your-character-pawn-in-the-direction-it-is-turning-like-a-fighter-jet/2062565 "2024-10-12T21:31:42Z")
Hi - I have a character (box for now) that moves along the spline. It rotates in the direction of the spline as well. In this video below, you can see that the hover object can move x & y coordinates when user presses a … --- ## [Rotate spawned object master field](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rotate-spawned-object-master-field/1651567)
**Author:** [@ricardo22448](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ricardo22448)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rotate-spawned-object-master-field/1651567 "2024-09-11T08:49:53Z")
Hi All, i want to spawn a masterfield on the location of the hit after my sphere trace only i want to rotate the masterfield so that when the character punch the chaos object and fly in the direction the character punch… --- ## [Rotate Grabbed objects while moving.](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rotate-grabbed-objects-while-moving/1991194)
**Author:** [@TheRegnaX](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/TheRegnaX)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rotate-grabbed-objects-while-moving/1991194 "2024-08-25T13:30:29Z")
Hello guys. I am a foreigner and a bit new to this business. There have been posts on the topics I am looking for, but the videos explaining them have been deleted. So I will ask you to help me again on this issue. My bl… --- ## [Rotate component in it's local space toward a point in world](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rotate-component-in-its-local-space-toward-a-point-in-world/1907388)
**Author:** [@Chaotic\_Ray](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Chaotic_Ray)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rotate-component-in-its-local-space-toward-a-point-in-world/1907388 "2024-06-18T12:25:33Z")
Hi. I apologize for the hackneyed question, but I couldn’t find the answer on the forum. I’m making a tank. Simple hierarchy: Body → tower → cannon. A little stuck on the aiming system. I’m doing a linetrace from th… --- ## [Keeping mesh centered in view when using RotateAboutAxis to face camera](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/keeping-mesh-centered-in-view-when-using-rotateaboutaxis-to-face-camera/1896812)
**Author:** [@narval\_o](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/narval_o)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/keeping-mesh-centered-in-view-when-using-rotateaboutaxis-to-face-camera/1896812 "2024-06-09T21:00:20Z")
Hello! I’m using a material to rotate a mesh differently for each player, depending on their camera’s rotation. Here is my node setup : Basically, I want to apply a sort of billboard effect to my mesh, except my me… --- ## [how to rotate viewport 90 degrees exactly](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-rotate-viewport-90-degrees-exactly/467651)
**Author:** [@plasticMAYHEM](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/plasticMAYHEM)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-rotate-viewport-90-degrees-exactly/467651 "2024-04-18T18:18:51Z")
hey i need to make sure that i am lined up with the world properly i currently threw a room together and its all set to the 0s properly, i think i keep getting delayed by majorly undocumented simple things though so n… --- ## [Help! Moving and Rotating the Player Character](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/help-moving-and-rotating-the-player-character/1807015)
**Author:** [@luhpatez](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/luhpatez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/help-moving-and-rotating-the-player-character/1807015 "2024-04-16T20:53:55Z")
Hello, I want to move the Player Character -350 Left and +350 Right in any location or rotation of the world the Player is. I have tried several tutorials and nodes but nothing fix this. The Character is rotating using … --- ## [Restrict Pawn's Rotation](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/restrict-pawns-rotation/487856)
**Author:** [@cruisy18](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/cruisy18)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/restrict-pawns-rotation/487856 "2024-03-22T22:08:24Z")
Hi all I have a turret which automatically looks at the player and starts shooting. This functionality works well. Now, I want to restrict the turret’s rotation capability so that it can’t rotate behind, it can’t look … --- ## [Static Mesh crashes project and doesnt rotate](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/static-mesh-crashes-project-and-doesnt-rotate/1601272)
**Author:** [@ASAPSpartacus](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ASAPSpartacus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/static-mesh-crashes-project-and-doesnt-rotate/1601272 "2024-01-09T14:18:46Z")
Hi guys, I have to make a Static Mesh moves left and right with buttons. The Static Mesh (Tank LGML) moves left and right, but after few seconds it freezes the whole project. And after 10 seconds the project continues, … --- ## [BP: Airplane rotation; smooth transition between left and right rotation](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/bp-airplane-rotation-smooth-transition-between-left-and-right-rotation/1527620)
**Author:** [@Serellyn](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Serellyn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/bp-airplane-rotation-smooth-transition-between-left-and-right-rotation/1527620 "2023-12-17T16:07:14Z")
Hello everyone, I know the title isn’t an ideal description but I have no idea how to put it any clearer in a short manor. So let me explain in a bit more detail what my issue is. I can’t seem to wrap my head around a d… --- ## [Rotate the object with the touch](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rotate-the-object-with-the-touch/331855)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_e375f2fd](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_e375f2fd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rotate-the-object-with-the-touch/331855 "2023-11-07T16:20:06Z")
Hi How to rotate an object by touching the left and right direction? https://forums.unrealengine.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=55079&d=1441034039 UE 4.8.0 Android Rotating like:Traffic Racer --- ## [Rotating texture over time.](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rotating-texture-over-time/477244)
**Author:** [@EmJay\_95](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/EmJay_95)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rotating-texture-over-time/477244 "2023-09-11T07:02:47Z")
Like this: --- ## [Look at rotation doesnt work right (Bone) Problem](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/look-at-rotation-doesnt-work-right-bone-problem/351117)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_4a32aa84](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_4a32aa84)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2023, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/look-at-rotation-doesnt-work-right-bone-problem/351117 "2023-06-24T22:56:12Z")
It seems that my roll turned out to be the pitch rotation of the specific bone that I’ve manipulated. In this case I couldn’t do a proper look at rotation to a specific target, roll is always zero in look at. what do yo… --- ## [Applying rotations to a player](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/applying-rotations-to-a-player/818575)
**Author:** [@SyntaxzError](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/SyntaxzError)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/applying-rotations-to-a-player/818575 "2023-05-10T20:57:59Z")
Hello Everyone! I’ve tried to run a couple tests on Rotation a player by the yaw, however i’ve had no luck yet. The issue currently is that i am applying the yaw to an rotation but its not updating for the user. I’ve al… --- ## [Rotate Bone By Base Height To Edge Height](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rotate-bone-by-base-height-to-edge-height/407175)
**Author:** [@Dreaghy](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Dreaghy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2017, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rotate-bone-by-base-height-to-edge-height/407175 "2017-10-16T20:25:15Z")
Hello ! To explain more, I have a Mesh that contains Animations ! When I tried some tutorials about IK Foot Placement, it didn’t worked… Maybe because the Mesh is from Mixamo Fuse ! So I did manage something by myself … --- ## [Imported Animations Animate Backwards or At Weird Angles](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/imported-animations-animate-backwards-or-at-weird-angles/343241)
**Author:** [@nmm131](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/nmm131)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/imported-animations-animate-backwards-or-at-weird-angles/343241 "2023-04-06T10:59:47Z")
My Blender Animations are imported into UE4 and will animate, but will jump to a random position once animating (like when I assign the play animation to a button press such as R). So after R is pressed, the animation wi… --- ## [How to prevent an actor to rotate / Lock rotation ?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-prevent-an-actor-to-rotate-lock-rotation/297640)
**Author:** [@Footy\_Element\_1](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Footy_Element_1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-prevent-an-actor-to-rotate-lock-rotation/297640 "2023-03-13T19:30:25Z")
Hello everybody ! I have a problem : I need a cube that can move when I push It but I want that it can’t rotate (no rotation on all axis) and that it can fall in a hole. If someone has a solution to this … I tried m… --- ## [How to make hold and rotate touch UI control for casting skills](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-make-hold-and-rotate-touch-ui-control-for-casting-skills/788812)
**Author:** [@theyudede](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/theyudede)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-make-hold-and-rotate-touch-ui-control-for-casting-skills/788812 "2023-03-12T01:49:02Z")
Can someone tell me how to create a mobile touch UI for holding and rotating according to finger direction for casting skills using blueprints? Thank you! --- ## [Desperate... Can't get this "rotation" fixed =(](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/desperate-cant-get-this-rotation-fixed/780241)
**Author:** [@ZenOh](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ZenOh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/desperate-cant-get-this-rotation-fixed/780241 "2023-03-06T20:33:27Z")
Hello Community :pensive: I’m getting quite far with my project, but I noticed one mistake I made. From this point, I am unable to reconstruct the cause of this problem… and I tried HOURS, just for that one thing I stil… --- ## [Rotate multiple actors around their own pivots?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rotate-multiple-actors-around-their-own-pivots/362139)
**Author:** [@Alexallright](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Alexallright)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2022, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rotate-multiple-actors-around-their-own-pivots/362139 "2022-12-09T13:45:52Z")
I’m working on a rigging system in Unreal Engine and i’m stuck on a big problem. I cant rotate multiple actors around their own pivots in editor which makes it not possible to work with hierarchy local rotations. All sel… --- ## [AI doesn't rotate to face the target](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ai-doesnt-rotate-to-face-the-target/350466)
**Author:** [@ClaudioPiccinni](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ClaudioPiccinni)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 4:26am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ai-doesnt-rotate-to-face-the-target/350466 "2022-11-02T04:26:32Z")
Hi all, I’m trying to learn AI/BT. I implemented the \[official AI Behavior Trees quickstart guide\]\[1\], and it worked fine. Now I’m trying to modify it to make the AI only rotate to face the target, without moving, but t… --- ## [VR Interaction, Rotate fixed position object](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/vr-interaction-rotate-fixed-position-object/490949)
**Author:** [@EXCIR](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/EXCIR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/vr-interaction-rotate-fixed-position-object/490949 "2021-11-15T19:12:37Z")
Hey guys, I’m not very good with math and have a problem. I’m designing a VR mini-game, in which the player can rotate a floating object by touching it and hold the trigger button on the motion controller, and move the… [Next page](https://forums.unrealengine.com/tag/rotate/1333.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=rotate)