The basic way to move objects in a model or drawing is by defining the origin and one or more destination points.

1. Select the objects you want to move.

   

2. Run the Move command:

   • In the model, on the Edit tab, click Move.

   • In the drawing, on the Drawing tab, click Move > Move

3. Pick the origin for moving.

   

   In the model, Tekla Structures displays a rubber band line between the first picked point and the cursor position. This is a preview of the position where the objects will be moved. Move the cursor to see how the preview changes.

   Note that Tekla Structures always displays the preview in the position where the objects will be moved, not in the position where the cursor is when you pick the destination point.

4. Pick the destination point.

   

   The objects are moved immediately. The Move command does not remain active.

   

You can move objects linearly to a new position in the model.

1. Select the objects you want to move.
2. On the Edit tab, click Move special > Linear.

   The Move - Linear dialog box opens.

3. Pick two points in the model, or enter the coordinates in the dX, dY, and dZ boxes.

   You can also use a formula to calculate the x, y, and z displacements. For example:

   

4. Click Move.

You can move objects to a new position in the model or drawing by specifying a distance from the origin. Use the Enter a Numeric Location dialog box to specify the distance.

1. Select the objects you want to move.
2. Run the Move command:

   • In the model, on the Edit tab, click Move.

   • In the drawing, on the Drawing tab, click Move > Move.

3. Pick the origin for moving.
4. Move the cursor in the direction you want to move the objects, but do not pick the point.
5. Type the distance.

   When you start typing, Tekla Structures displays the Enter a Numeric Location dialog box automatically.

6. Click OK.

You can move objects by dragging them to a new location.

1. On the File menu, click Settings and select the Drag & drop check box to activate the command.
2. Select the objects you want to move.

   

3. Drag the objects to a new location.

   The point you start dragging from (center, corner, or middle point) affects the object's alignment in the new location.

   

   The objects are moved immediately.

   

4. To move an end point using drag-and-drop:
   1. Select the handle.
   2. Hold down the left mouse button, and drag the handle to a new location.

      

      The end point is moved accordingly:

      

      Note that for some objects you may need to switch on Smart select to drag from handles without selecting them first. To switch it on, click File > Settings and select the Smart select check box.

   Note:

   To move grid labels in a drawing, first select the grid label and then either activate the Select grid line selection switch or select the grid label handle.

In the model, you can move objects from the first plane you specify to the second, third, and so on, plane you specify. The moved objects remain in the same position in the second plane, third, and so on, plane as the original objects in the first plane.

1. Select the objects you want to move.
2. On the Edit tab, click Move special > To another plane.
3. Pick the point of origin of the first plane.
4. Pick a point on the first plane in the positive x direction.
5. Pick a point on the first plane in the positive y direction.
6. Repeat steps 3–5 for the destination planes.

In a model, you can move objects from an object to other, similar objects. This is useful, for example, when you detail previously modeled parts. The objects that you move between can have different dimensions, length, and rotation.

1. Select the objects you want to move.
2. On the Edit tab, click Move special > To another object.
3. Select the object to move from (source object).
4. Select the objects to move to (target object).