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• Drag the object to apply the transform and
read the resulting change in the dialog.
For example, if Move is active, the dialog fields
read out both the absolute and offset positions of
the selected object in world space. If no object is
selected, the fields turn gray.
To use transform type-in on the status bar:
1.
Select an object or a group of objects.
2. On the Main toolbar, choose a t ransform
(Move, Rotate, or Sca le) to perform on the
objects.
3. On the status bar, you can do any of the
following, switching from one to another as
required:
•
Type a value in an axis field and press
Enter to apply the transform change to the
selection. The Absolute/Offset toggle, to the
right of the X, Y, and Z fields, lets you switch
between entering values that are absolute
(in world space) or offset (relative to the
selection’s present position, orientation, and
dimensions).
• Dragaspinnerinanaxisfieldtoupdatethe
selection.
• Drag the object to apply the transform and
read the result ing change in the X, Y, and Z
fields.
Tip: To see the Z field, drag the transform
type-in portion of the toolbar while a pan
hand is visible.
Usi ng Tra nsf or m G iz mos
Select an object. > main toolbar > Click any transform
button to display the object’s Transform Gizmo icon.
Move gizmo
Rotate gizmo