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{{GuiCommand|Name=Draft_Move|Workbenches=[[Draft Module|Draft]]|MenuLocation=draft menu, context menu}}
{{GuiCommand|Name=Draft_Move|Workbenches=[[Draft Module|Draft]]|MenuLocation=Draft -> Move}}

This tool moves the selected objects from one point to another.
==Usage==
====Description====

* Pressing CTRL will snap you to availible snap locations. A filled symbol appears to notify you.
This tool moves the selected objects from one point to another.
* Pressing SHIFT will constrain you vertically or horizontally in relation to the center.

* Pressing ESCAPE will cancel the move.
[[Image:Draft_Move_example.jpg]]
* SPACE will switch you between relative and absolute coordinates.

====Usage====

* Picking a point on an empty area of the 3d view, or on an existing object.
* Pressing CTRL will [[Draft_Snap|snap]] your point to availible snap locations.
* Pressing SHIFT will [[Draft_Constrain|constrain]] you vertically or horizontally in relation to the start point.
* Pressing ESCAPE will cancel the operation.
* Enter numbers to [[Draft_Coordinates|manually insert a coordinate]].
* C switches the copy mode on/off. With Copy on, objects will be copied instead of moved.
* C switches the copy mode on/off. With Copy on, objects will be copied instead of moved.
* Pressing ALT will make a copy, even if the Copy check button is off.
* Pressing ALT will make a copy, even if the Copy check button is off.

Revision as of 18:24, 7 December 2008

Draft_Move

Menu location
Draft -> Move
Workbenches
Draft
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description

This tool moves the selected objects from one point to another.

Usage

  • Picking a point on an empty area of the 3d view, or on an existing object.
  • Pressing CTRL will snap your point to availible snap locations.
  • Pressing SHIFT will constrain you vertically or horizontally in relation to the start point.
  • Pressing ESCAPE will cancel the operation.
  • Enter numbers to manually insert a coordinate.
  • C switches the copy mode on/off. With Copy on, objects will be copied instead of moved.
  • Pressing ALT will make a copy, even if the Copy check button is off.