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[Archived] AskInga Wiki Make move element behave like V7
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    Make move element behave like V7

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    Original Tip Date: Oct. 2, 2003

    Make Move Element behave like V7
     
    Ever notice how V8's Move Element releases the element right after entering the new location? If this is making you nuts, you can revert to V7 behaviour by simply turning off Identify Elements Automatically in the AccuSnap settings dialog. The results of this can be seen in the clip below.

    Steve Young from Advanced CAD Services offers this solution:
    Leave the setting above alone, and simply select the elements first using the Element Selection tool or the Power Selector. Once selected, execute the Move Element command.

    Note - Turning off Identify Elements Automatically will stop the elements from highlighting as your pointer passes over them. It will also impact how several tools operate such as Move Element and Delete Element operate. These subtle changes may not be desirable in some cases.



     

    AskInga Tip #305

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    • JStierly Created by JStierly
    • When: Fri, Jun 20 2008 1:56 PM
    • Inga Morozoff Last revision by Bentley Colleague Inga Morozoff
    • When: Wed, Jun 1 2011 9:56 AM
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