Transform (Move, Rotate, and Scale) Objects
Transform one or more objects by moving, rotating, and scaling in one operation. Dependent objects, such as surfaces, are updated when you transform objects.
Note: Most survey-related points with control quality or local / global coordinates (in latitude and longitude) cannot be transformed.
To transform objects:
- Select Move/Rotate/Scale Objects (named Transform in CAD > Edit).
The Move/Rotate/Scale Objects command pane displays.
- Optionally, check the 3D Move check box in the Settings group if you want to move the object in 3D, changing its elevation by the vertical distance specified in the Delta elevation field.
If you choose a point with an elevation for the To point, the selected object will also be moved relative to that elevation.
If the 3D Move check box is unchecked, the objects are moved in 2D.
- Click in the Objects to move field and select the objects to transform in a graphic view or the Selection Explorer. Or, click Options and choose a different selection method.
- Click in the From field and select a point in th Plan View from which to move the objects. Or, type a coordinate in the From field.
- Click in the To field and select a point to which to move the objects (based on the From point). Or, type a coordinate in the To field.
The To point is also used as the rotation point if you enter a rotation angle.
If the To point has an elevation, the delta elevation is automatically calculated and displays in the Delta elevation field.
- If necesssary, change the elevation displayed in the Delta elevation field.
- Optionally, click in the Rotation angle field and enter a new rotation angle, or select it in the Plan View.
The rotation is clockwise.
- Optionally, click in the Horizontal scale field and enter a new scale to resize the objects.
- Click Apply to transform the objects and keep the command pane open. Or, click Close to transform the objects and close the command pane.
