Manipulator Tool

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Default Shortcut: W, E, R, and Q

Menu Path: Selection > Manipulator Tool

Description

Manipulator Tools allow you to edit the current selection in various ways.

Move

The Move manipulator allows you to move the selection in the workspace. Drag one of the arrow handles to move the selection in that direction. Use Tweak Select to move the selection in the plane of the screen.

Scale

The Scale manipulator allows you to change the size of the selection. Drag one of the handles to scale the selection in that direction only. Drag the center square of the manipulator or use Tweak Select to scale the object in all directions.

Rotate

The Rotate manipulator allows you to change the orientation of the selection. Drag one of the handles to rotate in the indicated direction. Use Tweak Select to rotate in the plane of the screen.

Universal

The Universal manipulator allows you to change the orientation, position, and size of the selection. The shape of the handle indicates which manipulator function that handle performs. Using Tweak Select will allow you to drag the selection in the plane of the screen.

Options

Manipulator Size

The size, in pixels, in which the manipulator will be drawn on the screen.

Manipulator Handle Offset

Adjust this value to make the manipulator handles relatively longer or shorter compared to the overall manipulator size.

Show Planar Handles

When checked, certain manipulators will include extra handles that allow operations in particular planes, not just the x, y, and z axes. Some people prefer to have the added handles while others prefer to keep the screen less cluttered.

Notes

  • You can show or hide the manipulator using the Show Manipulator checkbox in the Display menu.