Use the Move/Rotate tool in the 3D environment to move or rotate sketch regions, edges, faces, and 3D bodies. This tool also includes a Copy function that allows for selected elements to be duplicated. The Move/Rotate tool uses the gizmo, which provides arrows and tiles for directional control, can be aligned with other geometry, and includes dimension labels for defining precise movements.
Note: To move, rotate and copy sketch elements, see Move/Rotate (Sketch). To move objects by selecting points within the design, rather than using the gizmo, see Translate.
To use the Move/Rotate tool in the 3D environment:
- Go to Transform > Move/Rotate.
💡Tip: The Move/Rotate tool automatically becomes active when a body is selected. You can select an entire body by double-clicking any face of the body. - Select the elements you want to reposition.
- If you want to move or rotate a copy of your selection rather than the original, select the Copy badge
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💡Tip: The Copy badge appears as blue when selected.
- Use the gizmo to specify the new location using these methods:
- Move the gizmo center as necessary.
- Drag the arrows to move/rotate dynamically.
- Select the arrows or dimension labels to enter values in the numpad.
Note: Use the Auto-orientation option at the top left to control whether or not the gizmo aligns with other geometry when moving the gizmo center. This option is only available when accessing the Move/Rotate tool from the Transform menu.
- Complete the Move/Rotate tool by selecting Done.
You can create new edges to use with the Move/Rotate tool by projecting sketch elements onto faces of your design. For more information, see Project.
For more information on using this tool, check out the Move, Rotate tutorial on our website.