Transform Geometry

Use transformation tools to change the position or size of the selected entity or entities.

Figure 234: Transformation Tools

Select

Click the Select geometry icon, and then choose the entities to be transformed.

Note: For material point selection using the box method, the partial enclosure setting will allow you to select the body’s material point without selecting attached surfaces, if any exist.

Tip: In complex geometry, if only one entity type is being transformed, display only that entity type and hide others with the display tree options.

Keep Topology

Retains topology information (connectivity, curves, and points as described in Build Topology) through the transformation. Default is on.

Note:

This applies only if the entire geometry is selected.
If you select nothing and click Apply, the entire geometry will be selected and Keep Topology will be applied.

The following transformation tools are available:

Clicking the Copy option causes the transformation functions to apply to a copy of the selected entities. By default, all newly created copies will be placed in the same part as the parent entity. To place copies in a new part, use IncrementParts.

Note: The Settings > Geometry Options > Inherit part name toggle does not apply to Transform Geometry options.