How do I move an object?

david_gall

Newbie here with a simple yet stupid question.
How do I move an object?  thanks,

michael3424

See this thread:

https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/4021/how-do-i-move-an-object#latest

keith_waggoner

How would I get the translate dialog box in sketch mode? Or how do I move or copy single entities in x,y,z specific dimensions in sketch mode? 

viru

@david_gall,Kindly use transform feature to move an object.

Transform

 

Transform adjusts a part's location and orientation in 3D space with the option to copy the part in place.

Steps

1. Click .

   

2. Select the method of moving the part (transform type):
   • Translate by line - Select an entity such as a part edge
   • Translate by distance - Specify a value and select an entity to indicate direction
   • Translate by XYZ - Specify axis values to move along or optionally, use the drag manipulator that appears to position the part along axis
   • Transform by mate connectors - Specify two mate connectors by which to reorient the placement of the part.
   • Rotate - Move the part about an axis specified by selecting an entity
   • Copy in place - Make a copy of the part at the same location; this creates a separate and independent part enabling you to:

     - Make changes to one part and use both to create different bodies during a later operation.

     - Make a copy of a part prior to a series of operations enabling you to reference the original state for ancillary operations.

     - Create multiple copies of a part in order to create multiple variants.

     If you need to create multiple copies of a part at once, use the Pattern feature with a distance of 0 (zero).

   • Scale uniformly - Scale a part by a specific factor and select a point to scale about; optionally copy the part
3. Click .

Translate by line

Translate by distance

Translate by XYZ

Transform by mate connectors

Before transform by mate connectors

After transform by mate connectors

Rotate

Before rotate

After rotate

Copy in place

Before copy in place

After copy in place

Scale uniformly

Before scale uniformly

After scale uniformly

viru

keith_waggoner , Kindly refer below thread as suggested by michael3424
https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/4021/how-do-i-move-an-object#latest

stedman_hood

I'd highly recommend this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_q5uQD4l5w