2.8.1 Moving objects using the Ctrl+M hotkey combination
The simple moving from the initial point to the destination point is generally
the most frequently used function. You can access the tool at the Main
menu “Edit” tab, but it is more convenient using the Ctrl+M
hotkey combination.
Below you can see the “Move” tool is located at the main menu
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Tekla Structures v2021
Let’s examine the tool’s functionality in detail. Thus create
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Move the plate at 1000mm vertically by selecting the edge points of the
Make sure all operations are canceled or press the Esc key.
Use the Ctrl +P key combination to go to the view plane.
Select the object to be moved.
Enable the “Move” tool by using the Ctrl+M key combination.
Indicate the first( initial) point by a left-click on it.
Indicate the second (destination) point by a left-click on the view.
To disable the “Move” tool, press the Esc key.
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Tekla Structures v2021
Note that it is, actually, of no importance if the points are selected
at the object’s body, as the “Move” tool requires indicating
only the moving direction and the distance value.
The distance value can be introduced from the keyboard. Try this out
The algorithm for using the “Move” tool by setting up the
Make sure all operations are canceled or press the Esc key.
Use the Ctrl +P key combination to go to the view plane.
Select the objects to be moved.
Enable the “Move” tool by using the Ctrl+M key combination.
Indicate the first( initial) point by a left click on the axis.
Set the moving direction by the mouse cursor and type in the distance
value from the keyboard. It will get inserted into the dialog box that
appeared.
Press the “Ok” button.
To disable the “Move” tool, press the Esc key.
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Tekla Structures v2021
Move the plate by indicating the points at any place of the view.
Make sure that the snapping type (v 21.1
) / (v 2021
) is switched on. Refer to the below while operating: