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If you want to move a node or a 1D member to a new location and you know the co-ordinates of the final position, you can define the co-ordinates directly in the property dialogue.
When moving a single node, its new position can be defined simply be typing the new X, Y, and Z co-ordinates. When moving two or more nodes and when moving a 1D member or 1D members, one must be aware of the fact that only some of the co-ordinates may be allowed to be changed.
For example, if you want to move a vertical column, it is not possible to move it in vertical direction. The only change that is allowed is the horizontal move. This limitation stems from the following:
In order to move an entity using the discussed approach, you have to select its end points, i.e. its end nodes.
The move is carried out via the change of the position of these end nodes.
Assuming the situation that two nodes located one above the other, it is illogical to modify their Z co-ordinate, as the two nodes would become identical. Therefore, only X and Y co-ordinates may be modified in the example under consideration.
Similar rules are applied for entities oriented in a different than vertical direction.
Select the nodes you want to move.
In the property table, modify the co-ordinate or co-ordinates you require to.
Confirm each modified co-ordinate with [Enter] key.
After each confirmation, you will see the response in the graphical window, as the model will be regenerated.
Clear the selection (unless you want to continue to work with the selected nodes)
Select end nodes of the 1D members you want to move.
In the property table, modify the co-ordinate or co-ordinates you require to.
Confirm each modified co-ordinate with [Enter] key.
After each confirmation, you will see the response in the graphical window, as the model will be regenerated.
Clear the selection (unless you want to continue to work with the selected nodes)