Set Value

The Set Value function is used to move points, edges and polygons to precise locations. This is useful when a polygonobject, spline or other element has been created and transformed in a "freehand" manner, and you'd like the end result to align perfectly.

A single point of a box polygonobject. On the left, the point is just selected.
On the right, the Set Value function has been used to move the point to a new location.

Modes

The set value tool works in all modes, but behaves differently.


  • In Point mode, the currently selected points will all be moved to the coordinates provided.

  • In Edge mode, the currently selected edge will be moved to the coordinates provided. Where more than one edge is selected, the coordinates specify the mid-point of the selected edges (ie, the selection geometry is maintained).

  • In Polygon mode, the currently selected polygon will be moved to the coordinates provided. Where more than one polygon is selected, the coordinates specify the mid-point of the selected polygons (ie, the selection geometry is maintained).

  • In Object mode, the currently selected object will be moved so that its origin is at the coordinates provided.

Use

If you want to use the Set Value function on points, edges or polygons, you first must make it editable (see Polygonobject). Then simply chose Set Value from the Tools menu, pick which coordinate axis you want to set, and type the coordinate values. You can also chose whether you want to specify World or Object coordinates.

Properties

  • coordinate system: When set to Object, the coordinates specified will be relative to the object's origin. When set to World, the coordinates are relative to the World's origin.
  • set X: When checked, the selected objects will be moved on the X axis.
  • value X: The X coordinate to move the selected objects to.
  • set Y: When checked, the selected objects will be moved on the Y axis.
  • value Y: The Y coordinate to move the selected objects to.
  • set Z: When checked, the selected objects will be moved on the Z axis.
  • value Z: The Z coordinate to move the selected objects to.
  • apply: Click the OK button to perform the Set Value function.

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