Move a selection set
of objects and subobjects freely or constrain the movement to an
axis or plane.
To
move 3D objects and subobjects, click and drag the gizmo anywhere
in 3D space. This location (indicated by the center box [or base
grip] of the gizmo) sets the base point for the movement and temporarily
changes the position of the UCS while you move the selected objects.
To move the objects freely,
drag outside the gizmo or specify the axis or plane to which you
will constrain the movement.
Constrain the Movement
to an Axis
You
can use the Move gizmo to constrain the movement to an axis. As
the cursor hovers over an axis handle on the gizmo, a vector aligned
with the axis is displayed, and the specified axis turns yellow.
Click the axis handle.
As you drag the cursor,
movement of the selected objects and subobjects is constrained to
the highlighted axis. You can click or enter a value to specify the
distance of the move from the base point. If you enter a value,
the movement direction of the object follows the initial direction
of the cursor movement.
Constrain the Movement
to a Plane
You
can use the Move gizmo to constrain the movement to a plane. Each plane
is identified by a rectangle that extends from the respective axis
handles. You can specify the plane of movement by moving the cursor
over the rectangle. When the rectangle turns yellow, click it.
As you drag the cursor,
the selected objects and subobjects move only along the highlighted
plane. Click or enter a value to specify the distance of the move
from the base point.
To move objects in 3D space
along a specified axis
- Select the objects and subobjects you
want to move using the following methods:
- Press and hold Ctrl to select subobjects
(faces, edges, and vertices).
- Release Ctrl to select entire objects.
NoteIf a subobject filter
is active, you do not need to press Ctrl to select a subobject.
To select the entire object, turn off the filter.
- When you have selected all objects, press
Enter.
The Move gizmo is displayed
at the center of the selected objects.
- Move the cursor over an axis handle on
the gizmo until it turns yellow and the vector is displayed. Then
click the axis handle.
- Click another location or enter a value
to specify the distance of the move.
To move objects in 3D space
constrained to a specified plane
- Select the objects and subobjects you
want to move using the following methods:
- Press and hold Ctrl to select subobjects
(faces, edges, and vertices).
- Release Ctrl to select entire objects.
NoteIf a subobject filter
is active, you do not need to press Ctrl to select a subobject.
To select the entire object, turn off the filter.
- When you have selected all objects, press
Enter.
The Move gizmo is displayed
at the center of the selected objects.
- Move the cursor over the planar rectangle
that intersects the axis handles that define the plane of constraint.
When the rectangle turns yellow, click it.
- Click a different location or enter a
value to specify the distance of the move.
Commands3DMOVE
In a 3D view, displays
the 3D Move gizmo to aid in moving 3D objects a specified distance
in a specified direction.
System VariablesDEFAULTGIZMO
Sets the 3D Move, 3D
Rotate, or 3D Scale gizmo as the default during subobject selection.
