Move an object

On the CityEngine toolbar, use the Transform Move tool (W) to move objects. Click the Transform Move tool to open the Tool Options window . You can also click Edit > Move Tool in the main menu.

Drag the handles to move along individual axes. Use the yellow handle to move the selection on the xz or object planes. Use the orange sphere to drag the selection onto any plane and snap to faces, vertices, edges, or guides. You move selected objects and components along the x, y, and z axes. These axes are defined by the current reference systems.

The Move Tool is shown with a shape.

Select vertices and edges to transform them separately from the whole shape.

The Move Tool is shown with a single vertex.

You can apply transform move options, such as reference system, position and orientation, translation, or snapping in the Transform Move tool options .

Tool options

The Transform Move tool options include the following:

Transform Move
Reference System	See Set a reference system.
Adjust the Position and Orientation	See Adjust position and orientation.
Translation (m)	Distance in meters to move objects along the axes of the reference system. The color of the boxes match the axes in the Viewport window. Press Enter to apply a value. Press Tab to move to the next input field. Apply only one value at a time.
Snapping	Turn snapping options on and off. Select objects or components and do one of the following: Drag the orange sphere to snap to faces, vertices, edges, or guides on any plane. Drag the yellow disc to snap to vertices, edges, or guides on the xz plane. Drag the axes handles to snap to vertices, edges, or guides along the selected axis. Press Shift to temporarily turn on or off snapping.
Copy on Move	Create a copy of the selection when moving objects. Press Ctrl to temporarily turn on or off this option.