The Translate tool moves an object by a vector defined by two points. This tool can reposition sketches, sketch profiles, or bodies.
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How to use the translate tool
To translate geometry:
- Go to Transform > Translate.
For other methods of accessing this tool, visit Accessing tools. - Select the sketches, sketch profiles, or bodies you want to translate.
- Select Next.
- If you want to translate a copy of your selection rather than the original, select Copy.
- Select the start and end points of the desired movement. Both points snap to the grid, edges, or vertices.
- Select Done.
History settings
To manage history settings for the Translate action, find the step for your specific translation and then view or modify the following:
- Target Bodies – Click/tap Edit… or Select… to choose a different target body and then select Done to finish.
- Target Faces – Click/tap Edit… or Select… to choose a different target face and then select Done to finish.
- Target Edges – Click/tap Edit… or Select… to choose a different target edge and then select Done to finish.
- Start Point – Click/tap Edit… or Select… to choose a different start point and then select Done to finish.
- End Point – Click/tap Edit… or Select… to choose a different end point and then select Done to finish.
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Copy – Toggle the slider to turn on or off the original copy.