Copying features between solids

In addition to transforming and copying features within a solid, you can also transform and copy features from one solid to another using the following Edit tab > Transform panel options:

• Move
• Rotate
• Mirror
• Scale

For example, to copy features between solids using the Move operation:

1. Select the features on the solid that you want to copy from in the Tree Window:

   

Tip: It is advisable to select the feature from the Tree Window rather than graphically, especially for Boolean features, to ensure that the feature, rather than the whole object, has been selected.
2. Click Edit tab > Transform panel > Move to display the Move toolbar:

   

3. Click the Keep original button and enter the number of copies you want in the Copies box.

   The Select destination solid button becomes available. This button is only displayed if you pre-select solid features before you display the Move toolbar.

4. Click the Select destination solid button and then select the solid you want to copy the features to.
Tip: You can also select the destination solid by clicking on it in the solid tree.
5. Define the movement of the feature using one of the options on the toolbar:
   • — Enter X, Y and Z values or graphically select the move location, to define the movement of the feature using workplane axes.
   • — Graphically select two points to define the direction of movement, and enter a value or drag the handle to define the distance of the movement.
   • — Graphically define the direction of movement by selecting a normal to the geometry, and enter a value or drag the handle to define the distance of the movement.

     Preview graphics of the transformed features are displayed. There are a number of different preview graphics for transforming features, which depend on whether the parent solid has been transformed itself.

     The following example demonstrates moving features on a block that has been rotated:

     

     — Dotted outline of the features in their original positions (before the solid was rotated).

     — Dashed outline showing a preview of the features after they have been moved by -20mm in the x-direction.

     — Blue outline showing the final result of the features being moved and applying the solid transform.

6. Click the Apply button.

   The features are copied to the new solid, and they are added to the feature tree.