PDS:Move Size by Rectangle
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Use the Move Size by Rectangle tool to move several points (contour or internal) from a single or multiple pieces.
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Icon & Location
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- Grading Table (Keyboard shortcut: 2): Grading Menu
- Toolbox: Grading Tools: Grading Menu
Video Example
Operation
- Select the Move Size by Rectangle tool.
- Make sure grading is displayed. If not, press F4
- Use the Selection Rectangle to choose the grading points and internal objects to be moved.
- Click on a specific size point to use the manual Move Handle.
- Move the handle point to its new location and click the mouse again to anchor the points. The Move Dialog box displays.
- Click OK.
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Before left-mouse click for Selection Rectangle:
- Hold Ctrl key to allow addition of other points.
- Hold Alt key to allow subtraction of selected points.
- Before using manual move handle:
- To move the selected size together with the larger sizes, hold the Shift key (before selecting).
- To move the selected size together with the smaller sizes, hold the Ctrl key (before selecting).
- When using manual move handle:
- Hold Alt key to directly open the Move Dialog (if it was disabled in the preferences).
- Press . (Period key) to restrain the cursor movement to the X axis (press ESC to exit this mode).
- Press . (Period key) + Shift key to restrain the cursor movement to the Y axis (press ESC to exit this mode).
