Move

Moves picked items in the scene. The type of item that can be moved depends on which Pick tool is selected.

For example, if Pick > Point Types > CV is selected, Transform > Move moves only CVs. You can change the shape of an object by moving its CVs.

Access this tool from the Transform palette:

Move Options

Global

Move objects in the global X, Y, Z coordinate system.

Local

Move each picked object along its own local axes (displayed at the object’s pivot point).

Mouse buttons in Local mode

For Local mode:

  • Drag to move along local X axis of the object.
  • Drag to move along local Y axis of the object.
  • Drag to move along local Z axis of the object.

Mouse button actions in different window types

Drag...In Window Type...To Do This
 

OrthographicMove freely in the view axes.
 PerspectiveMove along the X axis.
 

OrthographicMove horizontally.
 PerspectiveMove along the Y axis.
 

OrthographicMove vertically.
 PerspectiveMove along the Z axis.

Move picked objects

  1. Select the Move tool.
  2. Drag the mouse buttons to move along the different axes, or type location values for X, Y, and Z in the prompt line.
  3. To move an object along its local axes, set the Type option to Local (see the table below).
Parent page: Transform palette