Translate objects along an axis, along a plane, or in 3D space.
Select the Move tool, or press
M or T.
Select one or more objects.
Choose from the following options:
Drag the objects.
Tip: Grab and release parts by
their snap points (end points, midpoints, center points, etc.) to
align them precisely. You can temporarily disable snapping by
holding down the Alt key.
For more precision, click a graphic manipulator, and then drag the
graphic manipulator or enter distances in the microdialog fields.
To
Do this
Translate along an axis
Click the X, Y, or Z arrow.
Translate along a plane
Click the XY, XZ, or YZ plane.
Translate in 3D space
Click the origin.
Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.
Tip: When you move parts, they are allowed to pass through each other by
default. To prevent this, turn on collision detection in the Preferences window.