- Select the part or plumbing line segment.
- Select the Location grip to use.
- If the part or plumbing line segment is connected to another object, specify whether and how to maintain connectivity:
If you want to… then… maintain connectivity by adjusting only plumbing fittings and segments, and retain the current locations of MvParts proceed to the next step. maintain connectivity by adjusting all objects, including MvParts press Ctrl. break connectivity press Ctrl twice. - Specify the new location:
If you want to… then… specify the new location relative to the current location for an offset in the X direction, move the part in the direction of its new location, and enter the offset distance. For an offset in the Y direction, press Tab to toggle to the Y offset, and enter the offset distance. manually specify the new location Move the cursor to the new location, and click. You can use object snaps, AutoCAD MEP 2023 toolset snaps, and tracking lines to help you specify the new location point.
Note: To use the dimension input fields, both dynamic input (
on the status bar) and the Dimension Input drafting option must be selected, which is the default setting. If you have deselected them, you can specify the new location by moving the cursor and clicking a point in the drawing, or by entering the coordinates in the command window.
on the status bar) and the Dimension Input drafting option must be selected, which is the default setting. If you have deselected them, you can specify the new location by moving the cursor and clicking a point in the drawing, or by entering the coordinates in the command window. You can also modify the location of a plumbing line or fitting using the Properties palette. For more information, see Modifying the Location of a Plumbing Line or Fitting. For examples showing how to move a plumbing line or an MvPart, see Associative Movement.