AutoCAD - 3D move in Z plane

Print Page | Close Window

3D move in Z plane

Printed From: CAD Forum
Category: EN
Forum Name: AutoCAD
Forum Description: Discussion about AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, viewers, DWG and DWF formats, Design Review, AutoCAD 360, add-ons
URL: https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=5796
Printed Date: 31.May.2026 at 23:32

Topic: 3D move in Z plane

Posted By: Joferna
Subject: 3D move in Z plane
Date Posted: 30.Apr.2011 at 16:54

Hi ,

Trying my hand at 3d. I am having difficulty using 3d Move command.

I am only able to get my shaded solids to move in only xy plane. For some reason I am not able to get my boxes one on top of each other. I used first 2D rectangles - then ( PEDIT- join) poly line - SE Isometric view - Extrude. I checked Ortho ( off) Osnaps ( off ). What have I done or not done to get the solids one on top of each other using both drop down "Move " or the 3D operation " Move" -

Thanks in advance. Joferna

Replies:

Posted By: Vladimir Michl
Date Posted: 30.Apr.2011 at 18:27

If you know the offset (e.g. 12.3), you can use the MOVE command and specify 0,0,12.3 as the offset.

-------------
Vladimir Michl (moderator)
ARKANCE - https://arkance.world" rel="nofollow - https://arkance.world - Autodesk Platinum Partner

Posted By: Joferna
Date Posted: 30.Apr.2011 at 21:34

Thanks, Vladimir,

Yes it works. I suppose this is the accurate and correct way of moving the objects up and down. But is there a way to do it if you want "free hand" - like drag & click for the 3 D for the Z axis ??. Its great that you guys are there to help us newbies to learn the subject better and well

Regds Joferna

Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 30.Apr.2011 at 23:43

Using OSnaps makes moving/placing objects a lot easier and more accurate. You should also learn to use the Dynamic UCS.

-------------
"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance."

<<AutoCAD 2015>>

Posted By: Joferna
Date Posted: 01.May.2011 at 03:28

Thanks John,

I think you are referring to ' move - select object - shift / right click - select base point snap - move object -shift/ right click - select osnap attachment on subject - and enter for accurate palcement .

How could one use dynamic UCS in this respect ?/ I am not very familiar with use of dynamic UCS. I like to learn from you if it is something easy & quick . If not give me some pointers and I will do it my self

Regds Joferna

Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 03.May.2011 at 12:27

Another option: ALIGN command.

-------------
"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance."

<<AutoCAD 2015>>

Print Page | Close Window