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Move handle

 

You will use the MoveClosed handle to move objects in 2D and 3D. The MoveClosed handle allows you to translate and rotate objects. You use the MoveClosed handle by clicking the axes of the MoveClosed handle and dragging to move the selected object.

When you select the object you want to move, and click one of the MoveClosed tools, DS Mechanical guesses at the anchor point and orientation of the MoveClosed handle. If either of these is incorrect, you can change them.

You can adjust the size of the MoveClosed handle in Popular options.

 

To translate objects using the Move handle

  1. Click the axis that is aligned with the direction you want to move the selected object.

  2. Drag in the direction of the axis to move the object.

    You can Ctrl+drag to create a copy of the object while moving.

To rotate objects using the Move handle

Use the curved rotational axis that is aligned with the direction you want to rotate:

To move freely within a plane using the Move handle

Use the planes between MoveClosed handles to move within a plane.

To realign the axes of the Move handle

You can realign the MoveClosed handle in the following ways:

Sizing the Move handle

See Popular options to adjust the size of the MoveClosed handle.

 

To have all endpoints meet at a single point, use the Up To tool guide.

To move multiple beam endpoints to a single point

  1. Click the MoveClosed tool and select the endpoints (you can also use box select).
  2. Anchor the MoveClosed Handle by using the Anchor tool guide or by dragging the yellow ball.
  3. Click the Up To tool guide and select the Up To reference.
  4. The endpoints will all snap to the single point.

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