Drag an Element in a Sketch

This function can be used in a sketch to change the position of a line, arc, circle or a point on a line, and the radius of an arc or circle by dragging the appropriate element. The function can also be used change the location of a dimension and radius in a sketch.

  1. Do one of the following:
    • Move the cursor onto a line (A) and click with the left mouse button.
    • Move the cursor onto a point on a line (B) and click with the left mouse button.
    • Move the cursor onto a dimension and click with the left mouse button.
  2. Move the mouse, holding down the left mouse button. The position of the element will be changed (C).
  3. Release the mouse button. The element will be positioned.
Note:
  • Undo dragging an element by immediately selecting the Undo function. Select Undo from the toolbar or press Ctrl+Z.
  • Enter the exact value of the radius of an arc or circle by entering a numeric value after dragging the element.
  • Move a circle by dragging its center point.
  • Move an arc by dragging a point on the arc.
  • You can also use the clipboard when moving: Paste a Feature Sketch
  • The animated preview of the move can be turned off by pressing