Autodesk 663B1-05A111-1001 User Guide - Page 60

4 | Transforming objects How do I? > Move, rotate, or scale objects and components For details of how to move, rotate, and scale with the Universal Manipulator, see "Use the Universal Manipulator" on page 62. To move objects or components 1 Select the object or component. 2 Select the Move Tool or press w. 3 Use the position manipulator to change the position of the selected objects. Hold w and press the left mouse button to show a marking menu of options and actions related to the Move Tool. To rotate objects or components 1 Select the object or component. 2 Select the Rotate Tool or press e. 3 Use the rotation manipulator to rotate the selected objects. The selection rotates around the pivot of the key object. Hold e and press the left mouse button to show a marking menu of options and actions related to the Rotate Tool. To scale objects or components 1 Select the object or component. 2 Select the Scale Tool or press r. 3 Use the scale manipulator to scale the selected objects. The selection scales from the pivot of the key object. Hold r and press the left mouse button to show a marking menu of options and actions related to the Scale Tool. To use the combined Move/Rotate/Scale Tool This tool shows the move, rotate, and scale handles all in one manipulator. You may find it easier to use than the individual tools when you're performing a lot of move, rotate, and scale operations on an object to get it into position. • Select Modify > Transformation Tools > Move/Rotate/Scale Tool. To type exact transformation values 1 Select the object or component. 2 Select the Move, Rotate, or Scale Tools. 3 From the drop-down menu for the Input box, select either Absolute transform or Relative transform. 4 Click the input field and type X, Y, and Z values in the appropriate fields. Basics 60