Translating a Surface

You can translate a surface along planes or axes.

Before you begin: Create a 3D shape containing a subdivision surface.

  1. Click Modification .

  2. Click Translation .

  3. Click the surface to position the manipulators depending on the mouse cursor position.

    Important: You are able to perform translations along three directions or three planes (defined by the directions).

  4. Optional: Move the mouse cursor to highlight the desired axis or plane.

  5. Hold down the left-mouse button and drag to translate the surface.

    You can see the start and end points and the value of displacement along with its unit are displayed. Thus you have complete control on the distance to be translated.

    Depending on the state of the Show Coord icon in the Help Text toolbar, the translation value can be viewed in the following modes:


    • : the displacement value of the translation is viewed on the selected manipulator. This is the default state.

      Translation along an axis

      Translation onto a plane (drag the arc of circle)

    • : the displacement value of the translation is viewed on the mouse pointer.

    • : the displacement value of the translation is not displayed.

  6. Release the left-mouse button when you are satisfied with the new position of the surface.