Autodesk AUTOCAD 2010 - PREVIEW GUIDE Manual page 38

AUTOCAD 2010 PREVIEW GUIDE
Figure 64. Variations of a conceptual design
AutoCAD 2010 includes a new 3D Scale gizmo in addition to the 3D Move and 3D Rotate gizmos. Using these
gizmos, you can move, rotate, or scale selected objects within the constraints of a specified axis or plane.
Figure 65. Move, rotate, and scale gizmos
You can access the gizmos by launching the 3DMOVE, 3DROTATE, or 3DSCALE command and then
selecting the objects or, if you have a 3D visual style set current, you can simply select the objects. The gizmo
is automatically displayed at the center of the selection set, saving you the extra step of specifying a position.
When you select objects without first launching a command, the 3D Move gizmo is displayed by default.
Figure 66. Move gizmo at center of selection set
The 3D Move gizmo has been enhanced with longer axes, XYZ labels, and planar highlighting to make it easier
for you to view and select the appropriate axis or plane. Save another step using the 3D Move gizmo by picking
the constraint axis or plane and the base point in one operation. As you specify the second point, the 3D Move
gizmo dynamically moves with the selected objects.
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