Picking Elements

You can pick one or more 3D elements in the work area, for example a point, a line or a plane.

Before you begin: Create a 3D shape containing a subdivision surface.
See Also
Translating a Curve
Managing the Robot
  1. From the Shape Sculpt section of the action bar, click Modification .
  2. Optional: Select the subdivision surface.
  3. From the Tools Palette, click Translation .
  4. Select a face on the surface.
    The Robot is aligned on the base mesh.

  5. Click Pick .
  6. Select one or more elements in the work area that are to be translated.
    • Selection of a point : The origin of the Robot is moved to the point origin.
    • Selection of a line: The origin of the Robot corresponds to the line origin. The compass orientation is modified so that the axis of the Robot that is the closest to the line direction merges with this line.
    • Selection of a plane: The origin of the Robot corresponds to the plane origin. The orientation of the Robot is modified so that the axis of the Robot that is the closest to the direction normal to the plane merges with this direction.
    • Definition of the Robot

      You can also define the orientation of the Robot depending on the geometry (point, line, plane). When the Pick command is activated, you can pick several elements: the orientation of the Robot is computed using a mean plane.