---
title: "SetOrientation external"
method: PUT
path: "/api/v1/external/orientation"
tags: ["external"]
---

# SetOrientation external

`PUT /api/v1/external/orientation`

Set orientation/compass heading of Vehicle/ROV/Locator. This is used only for visualization in GUI

## Request body

- SetOrientationExternalPayload — Set current compass heading of ROV/locator
  - `orientation` number, required — Current orientation/compass heading (degrees). -1 means no orientation set

## Response `200`

OK

## Other responses

- `500` — Internal Server Error

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