This task shows you how to manipulate a component. The
Manipulate command lets you move a component freehand with the mouse.
It is less constraining than the Translate Component and
Rotate Component commands. See Translating Components and Rotating Components. |
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The element to be manipulated must belong to the active component. | |
Open the MovingComponents02.CATProduct document. | |
The Manipulation Parameters dialog box appears. |
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You can translate or rotate components using one of the following options:
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The component is translated in the Y axis direction. |
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Use the Shift key and the compass to manipulate constrained components. |
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Flexible components cannot be moved via the Manipulate command. |