According to the Mstn help section on the fixed 3d Constraint, you can fix
So, applying the Fix Constraint(s) to the Slab, I expected not to be able to move the Slab at all. And when applying the Fix constraint to the Shape, I expected it to be glued to the horizontal plane.
Using the Manipulate 3d Constraints tool seems to bring out the expected behaviour. Not very useful or consistent compared to the other Constraints if this is WAD.
Using OBD 9.2 (Mstn 16.3)
I understand the confusion this is WAD. The move command will move the element as it is moving it within the 3D space of the file. The 3D fixed constraint will prevent movement based on relations to another element. It is best used to establish a datum of sorts. as an example if you fixed 1 block and wanted to created a 3D dimensional constraint the fixed block will not move due to the fixed constraint. However you are still free to move the 1st block within the design space and if a other elements are constrained along with the block they should move accordingly.
dominic SEAH said:BTW The Constraints labels in the Properties Panel should list what kind of Constraint it is referring to - Element, Face, Edge etc. Saves having to hunt and pick to find the Constraint you want to modify. Not always clear on screen.
Thanks for the feedback, I would suggest submitting on the Ideas section or submitting an SR the request an enhancement. When viewed in the properties dialog it can be difficult to determine visually where that constraint is applied. The markers are contextual and when an element is selected you can hover over them and the edge, face, or point it is associated will be highlighted in the view.
I CANT ALIGN A TOP AND BOTTOM FACE
Kirk
I Wish Cadland was Reality
Hi Kirk, can you provide a DGN or a screenshot showing what you think, is a good example of the situations you have problems with aligning objects by face, in 3D space?