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Pick and move
Menu: Edit Icon: No short cut
Allows interactive positioning of selected parts
Using this function, you can move the selected part within the envelope.
At centre of the current selection a special helper object is shown to make controlled 3d
movement possible. The helper object has the shape of an axis tripod and offers handles for
movement along x, y and z axis (arrow lines) as well as for movement within xy, xz and yz plane
(rectangle area between corresponding arrow lines).
Helper object for interactive movement
Interactive movement within yz plane
Interactive movement along z axis
Movement is performed with the mouse by clicking and dragging the handle (arrow line or
rectangle area) that represents the desired movement. While dragging the handle the millimetre
movement values for the involved dimensions are shown.
HINT: Pick and move can be combined with mark surfaces (see menu facets – manipulate
surfaces) or with mark shells (see menu facets – manipulate shells). In these cases the selection
can be altered by clicking outside the helper object.
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