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How to Create a Revolving Object

Have a circular element that an object can revolve around.

In this example, we use this planet:


Import an object that you want to revolve around the main element. 

In this example, we use a rocket ship to go around the planet.


Add a circle shape of approximately the same size as the planet.


Select the rocket ship and the circle shape > Create a Group


Click on the Group > go to Properties > Show Anchor Point

Drag the Anchor Point to the center of the circle


Click on +Add Animation > select Rotation


Place the marker on the second keyframe


Place the cursor on one of the corner handlebars until it shows a bent double arrow icon

Rotate it in the direction you want until it reaches full circle.

You can also have the object revolve around the central element multiple times.


Once the rotation is successfully applied, Open the Group 


Delete the circle


To make the revolution SLOWER: Increase the distance between the keyframes


To make the revolution FASTER, decrease the distance between keyframes

Choose files or drag and drop files
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