Move Tool Options

The following options are available in the Move tool:

Move grid	Select this option to move the sketch grid.
Symmetric Move	Select this option to move symmetrically
Measure	Opens the Measure tool. Selecting a measurement result returns you to the Move tool. When you select move direction, the measurement value is displayed in a dimension box with an arrow pointing to the measured object. Modify the value for a one-time adjustment of the model or create a Measurement Group which can be modified at any time.
Ruler	Once you select an axis on the Move handle, select this option and click an edge or face to anchor the ruler. The ruler is oriented along the selected Move handle axis. Specify a value to use the ruler to dimension the move.
Maintain orientation	Select this option to maintain the orientation of the object when rotating or moving along a trajectory.
Create patterns	Select this option if you want to create a pattern by dragging selected objects with the Move tool. Dragging creates a copy of the selected object, moves it to a new location, and creates a pattern relationship.
Maintain orientation	Select the Maintain orientation option to keep the initial orientation of the original object when you rotate or translate the pattern. See Creating a pattern.
Detach first	Select this option to detach selected protrusions and depressions, move them, and reattach them at the new location.
Maintain sketch connectivity	Keep the connection between a sketch curve and other curves that share its end points. If you deselect this option and move a sketch curve, the curve will move independent of other curves.
Keep beam fixed	This option is for beams and causes the beam to remain fixed while the profile becomes offset from the beam. See Moving beams.
Remember orientation	Sets the orientation of the Move tool for the object. The orientation is only remembered for the current session. You can change the Move handle orientation by using the Direction tool guide, holding Alt and selecting a reference object, or by dragging a ball on the Move handle's axes. You can select the following options in the dropdown list to the right of the option: Default: The Move handle orientation is determined by the object(s) you select. Global: Saves the current Move handle orientation, and this orientation is used for all objects. Per Object: Saves the current Move handle orientation for the selected object. When you select the object again with the Move tool active, the Move handle will be oriented at its saved orientation.
Enter XYZ coordinates	This option allows you to enter X, Y, and Z distances to move relative to the World Origin. When you select the option, the Move handle re-orients to be parallel to the World Origin and displays X, Y, and Z input panels.