Move Faces

Translate, rotate, copy, or extend features.

The Move Faces tool works the same way as the Move tool, but can be used only for holes, pockets, and surface features. It does not work on edges.

Move Features

Move holes, pockets, and surface features.

  1. On the Geometry tab, in the Modify group, click the Move Faces tool.
  2. Select features to move.
    • To select multiple objects, hold down Ctrl while clicking.
    • To select adjacent features, double-click.
  3. Choose from the following options:
    To Do this
    Translate Drag the object.
    Translate along an axis Drag the arrows.
    Translate within a plane Drag the squares.
    Rotate around the center of the tool Drag the curved arrows
    Move features freely in 3D Drag the center of the tool
    Move features a precise distance Enter a value in the microdialog.
  4. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.
Note:
  • All features being moved must be located on the same part.
  • While translating or rotating, selected objects snap to discrete positions along the axes and compass that appear with the Move Faces tool, or to snap points on other objects. You can temporarily disable snapping by holding down the Alt key.
  • Double-click a manipulator or hold down Shift while dragging to reposition or reorient the tool. This is useful if you want to change the center of rotation.
  • Use the icons on the microdialog to align the Move Faces tool to the selected feature's local or global axes.

Copy Features

Copy holes, pockets, and surface features.

  1. On the Geometry tab, in the Modify group, click the Move Faces tool.

  2. Select the features.
  3. Hold down Ctrl while dragging the graphic manipulator.


    Figure 1. Moving a Feature
  4. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.

Extend Features

Extend holes, pockets, and surface features that include multiple faces.

  1. On the Geometry tab, in the Modify group, click the Move Faces tool.

  2. Select the features.
  3. Drag the graphic manipulator.


    Figure 2. Extending a Feature
  4. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.

Graphic Manipulators



1D translation along an axis


2D translation within a plane


2D rotation within a plane


3D translation

Keyboard Shortcuts & Mouse Controls

To Do this
Temporarily disable snapping Alt
Add to or remove from the selection Ctrl
Copy a selected feature Ctrl+drag the graphic manipulator
Reposition the tool or change its orientation Shift
Reposition the tool or change its orientation Double-click the graphic manipulator
Chain select faces
  • Double-click
  • Ctrl+double-click
Exit editing mode Right-click
Exit the tool Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.