Autodesk 663B1-05A111-1001 User Guide - Page 63

4 | Transforming objects How do I? > Use the Universal Manipulator Rotation arrow (z-axis) Rotation arrow (x-axis) Rotation arrow (y-axis) Bounding box Bounding box vertices Center point Move arrows Size numbers The rotation arrows are color-coded based on what axis they are rotating around (red for the x-axis, green for the y-axis, and blue for the z-axis). A selected arrow is yellow. Note The Universal Manipulator does not work on components such as vertices, faces, and so on. To manipulate components, use the Move, Rotate, and Scale Tools. To move your object along an axis Drag one of the move handles. A number appears in light blue showing the distance from the starting point of the move. To move your object precisely along an axis 1 Select a move arrow. A numerical entry text box appears. 2 Type a value and press Enter. To move your object freely Drag the center point of the manipulator arrows. Vector lines in red, yellow, and blue and numbers in light blue appear, showing the distance from the starting point of the move. To rotate your object freely Drag a rotation handle. To rotate your object precisely 1 Select a rotation arrow. Basics 63