You can create a 'dummy' section/elevation in the X-Y plane that you want - you can delete it later.
That can it easier to rotate in that plane.
Or you can use the 'Editing Plane' options.
This even allows you to 'Pick a Plane' - i.e. on an existing element.
This may help …
https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/user-guide/134610/
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