Move a Part in an Assembly

This function can be used to move the selected part or subassembly in an assembly.

• When moving the part, the origin of the assembly is displayed in the model. (see the figure).
• Click a new position for the part in relation to the selected reference point or origin.

  Offset and Rotate a Part in Relation to Origin

  

• A geometric constraint on the part to be moved may prevent moving the part.

• If necessary, you can rotate the assembly in relation to the axes of the origin.

  Rotate a Part around the X, Y, or Z Axis

Moving a Part

1. Do one of the following:
   • Select a part or a component.
   • Select a subassembly.
2. Select the context-sensitive function Move.
3. You can select auxiliary functions before clicking a reference point from the part.
   • Limit the cursor snap to point.
   • Define the part's offset and rotation in relation to origin.
4. Select the reference point from the part, in relation to which you click the new position.
5. You can select auxiliary functions before clicking a new location for the part.
   • Rotate a part around the X, Y, Z axis.
   • Limit the cursor snap by selecting Point, Line or Face on the toolbar.

     

6. Click a new location for the part. You can also select the origin of the assembly as the new location.
   • You can select the origin if the setting Show Model Origin is enabled.
   • Instead of clicking, you can enter the location using the number keys.
   • Numerically, you can select the origin of the assembly as the new location as follows:
     • Enter from the numeric keypad: 0 (zero)
     • Select Global coordinates (framed in the figure below)
     • Enter