Positioning Troops

[Caeser The III]

click on the unit then hold the right mouse button until the unit is facing the right postion =) enjoy!

[GamblerTuba]

The right click and drag is the best method probably but don't forget the alt key. If you have a formation that you like (use R-click and drag to set your formation during battle prep) then you can hold alt then hold down your right mouse button and rotate whatever units you have selected to face a certain direction.

Also, holding down Alt while R-clicking will cause the units to maintain their current facing upon reaching their new location. I believe the alt commands were added in a patch so make sure you are playing the most recent patch.

A quick note on grouping units. Do not group units until after you have a formation you like. Grouped units will always try to maintain the spacing and facing they had when they were originally grouped. This is a wonderful help in reforming your army but takes some getting used to.