Two options are available to translate nodes. Both begin by selecting the Translation window (
) sub-window.

Method 1: Define a vector
1. | Click the Coord. toggle to activate it. |
2. | Define a vector by using one of the following: |
• | Click and, in the graphic window, click the two nodes defining the vector. |
or
• | Click and in the graphic window, pick three nodes to define a plane, and by extension its normal vector. |
or
• | Fill in the Vector Coordinates: X, Y, Z fields and click Apply Translation. |
3. | Once the vector is defined, click Apply Translation as many times as necessary to repeat the same displacement. |
4. | If necessary, click the functions to undo or redo the displacement. |
5. | Click Close to close the menu. |
Method 2: Define a direction and a distance
1. | Click the Dir./Length toggle to activate it. |
2. | Define a direction by using one of the following: |
• | Click and in the graphic window, click the two nodes defining the direction. |
or
• | Click and in the graphic window, pick three nodes. |
or
• | Fill in the Vector Direction: X, Y, Z fields. |
3. | In the Distance field, set the translation distance. |
4. | Once the vector is defined, click Apply Translation as many times as necessary to repeat the same displacement. |
5. | If necessary, click the functions to undo or redo the displacement. |
6. | Click Close to close the menu. |
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