Modeling tool

Transform Gizmo

Move, rotate, or uniformly scale selected objects directly in the viewport while retaining access to exact Transform inputs.

Purpose#

Move, rotate, or uniformly scale selected objects directly in the viewport while retaining access to exact Transform inputs.

Where to find it#

In Model, select one or more supported whole objects while no modeling command is active. Enable Settings > Selection > Transform Gizmo if it is hidden.

Selection#

• Select one or more solid bodies or supported reference meshes, or select one construction reference. Face and edge selections do not activate the gizmo.

Steps#

1. Select the object, normally with Object Select or Browser, and wait for the gizmo and floating control bar to appear.
2. Choose Move, Rotate, or Scale and drag an axis, ring, or handle; watch the numeric value in the floating bar.
3. Open the ellipsis for exact Transform details when needed, then press the checkmark to Apply or X to discard.

Options#

Move

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Shows translation handles for dragging the selection along the world X, Y, or Z direction.

Rotate

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Shows rotation rings for turning the selection around the world X, Y, or Z axis.

Scale

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Shows a scale handle that changes all dimensions uniformly around the selection center.

Transform Details

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The ellipsis opens exact translation, rotation, scale, pivot, and Copy controls supported by Transform.

Discard

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The X button removes the pending gizmo change and restores the previous placement.

Apply

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The checkmark commits the pending change; body transformations are recorded as a Transform feature in History.

Transform Gizmo setting

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Settings > Selection controls whether the gizmo automatically appears for supported whole-object selections.

Result#

Apply commits the previewed placement or size change. Body changes create a Transform feature that can be edited in History.

Editing#

Open the resulting Transform in History for exact changes, or select the object again and apply another gizmo transform.

Troubleshooting#