Manipulate Mode

You can rotate 3D CAD models along a specific axis. You can scale a model part up and down, as well as translate the model.

In Manipulate Mode, you can resize, translate, and/or rotate selected parts of the model. When you select one or more model parts, AutoVue displays a model-size representation of the Global Axes going through the selected part or parts of the 3D model.

Panning a Model Along the X, Y and Z-Axis

From the Manipulate menu, select Manipulate.
You are now in Manipulate mode.

Note: From the AutoVue toolbar, you can also click Manipulate .

Select the model part or parts that you want to move.

Note: To select more than one part, press the Shift or Control key while selecting.

A model-size representation of the Global Axes appears through the model part or parts and are encased by a three-dimensional box.

Click and hold the mouse button on the arrow at the end of the axis that you want to pan.

Drag the mouse to where you want to move the part or parts.

To exit Manipulate mode, click Manipulate

, or from the Manipulate menu, select Manipulate.

Note: To restore the default state of a part of the model, from the Manipulate menu, select Transform, and then select Reset Selected. To restore the default state for the whole model, select Reset All.