Move with dimension, how about addition/subtraction?

[gawdzira]

I just tried to input (-18) to get a wall to move 18" rather than doing some simple math. I do actually have the faculties to subtract 18" from 10'-7" but to be honest, I don't want to do the math if I don't have to. (While I am being honest, that is the reason RISD and Pratt were my short list for architecture school, neither required Calculus)

Is this something that there is a preference for or would other people like to be able to type in "-17" in the move object using dimension dbx?

Thanks for listening (errr, reading...),

[ChiefCanada.com]

"transform/replicate" , move relative to itself on x,y or z plane.

[WendyWelton]

Hmmm

Yep - Pratt, no calculus. Been there, done that - really did! Good school, glad I went.

Interesting request. I don't think I'd object, but not sure I'd put it too far up the Wish List.

Are you in Chief 10 or X1?

You do know about Transform/Replicate? And that it works on walls in X1?

[ChiefCanada.com]

in the case of moving walls the z movement does not apply.

[gawdzira]

I am using x1 and I do use the transform replicate tool a lot. Personally, if I can do it in a click close to my mouse rather than moving my mouse to the bottom of the screen then I save a little bit of time and effort. Prior to CA I spent several years tethered to a workstation running Maya and this is one of the things I did quite a bit when adjusting values and it is a matter of convenience = speed and productivity.

[Allen Brown]

When using temporary dimensions, that -18 already has a defined function. instead of placing that wall (or whatever) 18" less than it is now, it places that item 18" TO THE OTHER SIDE OF whatever it is temp dimensioning to. It is extremely useful when doing manual roofs and setting overhangs. I've got to say I do like that particular function, though a shortcut like you mention might be useful.

[Dermot Dempsey]

The Transform/Replicate dialog is a very good way of moving objects a fixed distance from their original position but there is another way to do this in X1 that might be faster. The new Enter Coordinates dialog is available by hitting the Tab key while moving an object. I'm surprised no one has mentioned this yet so maybe a lot of people haven't discoved this.

Select the wall (or any object) that you want to move.
Left-click on the move handle, as if you were going to drag the wall over the 18".
Now instead of dragging the wall, hit the Tab key.
This will bring up the new "Enter Coordinates" dialog box.
Type in -18, or what ever value you want to move your object into either the X or Y coordinate box.
Hit enter. Your object will move by what ever amount you typed in.

This new feature also works with absolute coordinates or with distance and angle values which can make it very useful in some situations.

This is actually a very powerful and general purpose tool. You can use this dialog for moving almost any handle on any object. This means that if you want to move the side of a polyline exactly 2 3/16 inches from the orginal position, you don't need to do the math either. Just click on the side move handle and then hit the tab key.

[lbuttery]

Dermot:

Very nice, I will try to remember this one

Thanks

Lew

[Allen42acj]

Thank you Dermot
A transform/replicate lite..

[WendyWelton]

I had completely forgotten about this. Thanks Dermot.

[gawdzira]

Thank you Dermot, that is exactly what I was looking for.

[HARRYBSTANFIELDJR]

Nice To See You Are Back

Harry