Move

Interactively move an existing prism using various options

In principle, a vector for the translation of the prism is defined by two points.

The two points can be placed either freely in space or at arbitrary existing reference, docking or cross section points.

The vector itself can be defined related to a specific coordinate system (global, local, reference).

In addition, for an easier handling of the translation, certain degrees of freedom (X,Y,Z) related to the selected coordinate system can be locked.

In detail, there are available the following options during the interactive input in the Property window:

Moving

Select the coordinate system based on which the translation should be performed

Global

Global coordinate system

Local

Current, local coordinate system of the prism (incl. possible preceding transformations) with its origin in the start point of the prism

Reference

Initial coordinate system of the prism after creating (based on GP1, GP2 and the selected orthogonal-transformation)

Degrees of freedom

Select by the checkboxes which degrees of freedom (X/Y/Z) related to the selected coordinate system (see Moving) should be activated (checkbox ticked) or locked (checkbox unticked) for the interactive translation

Snapping

Select/Filter which objects should be detected (“snapped”) within the interactive selection

Area

Surface areas of the prism bodies

Mesh (points)

Points of the Fe-mesh of the cross section of the prism (mostly relevant: Vertices of the cross section)

Points

All points geometrically displayed in the model such as reference points, docking points, grid points, station points, etc.

Key S for multi-snap mode

Activate the multi-snap mode for automatically evaluating the center point of an arbitrary series of points by pressing the S-key (visualized by the sigma sign at the cursor)

Deactivate the mode by pressing the S-key once again after selecting the last point to finish the multi-selection and confirm the input.

To move a prism

1. After selecting the wished prism in the 3D View window, select the tool Move from the context menu.
2. Define the start position of the translation (start position of the vector) by considering and with the help of the respective options explained above in the Property window.

   Note: You can define all or certain coordinates also numerically directly in the input field at the cursor position. Defined coordinates are marked in yellow and remain constant at the respective value during the further interactive input.

3. Define the end position of the translation (end position of the vector) by considering and with the help of the respective options explained above in the Property window.

All performed transformations can be viewed in the list of transformations (to be opened via the context menu of the prism in the project navigation or in the 3D window).