Modeler

TranslateThe tools on the Translate section allow you to relocate all or partof the geometry, in some cases with varying level of effect acrossthe geometry.Move Tool(default keyboard shortcut T)The Move tool Move Tool (Modify > Move) is the basic toolused to reposition geometry. This tool is used often so it’s worthlearning the shortcut key.To drag points:Chapter 4:: Modify Tab 109Step 1: To limit the edit to certain points, select them first.The Drag tool will not affect unselected points unless none areselected. Thus, if you have points in-line with each other in aviewport and don’t want to drag all of them, select the targetpoints first. (Note that all of the selected points do not move asyou drag, only the ones under your mouse pointer.)Step 2: Choose Modify > Drag to access the Drag tool.Step 3: Position your mouse pointer directly over a point, clickand drag.To move geometry:Step 1: Select your points or polygons.Step 2: Choose Modify >Move (T), click and drag your mouse inany view. The selected geometry will follow your movement.NOTE: The falloff modes for this tool aredescribed in detail starting on page 136.NOTE: Holding the Ctrl key before you click anddrag will constrain the movement along one of theaxes. It is also not necessary to place the cursordirectly on the selected item. You can move from anywhere.NOTE: The falloff modes for this tool aredescribed in detail starting on page 136.Drag Tool(default keyboard shortcut Ctrl T)To move points around without having to select them, selectMove, then select other points, use the Drag tool.