move-plane ("mpl")

See this command in the command table.

  • View ribbon >> Move >> Move

  • Enter "move-plane" into the Command toolbar and press <ENTER>.

  • Use the quick key combination "mbl" whilst a 3D view is active

Command Overview

Moves the currently active section a specified distance. Positive values will move the plane forward along a directional orthogonal to the plane and negative values will move the plane backwards.

The movement distance specified with this command is also applied when using move-plane-forward ("mpf") and move-plane-backward ("mpb") commands, and can also be set using the View ribbon's Move field.

Command Steps:

  1. Run the move-plane command.

    The Move Plane screen displays.

  2. Enter the Distance to move plane as either a negative or positive value (depending on whether movement backward or forward is required.

  3. Click OK.

    The currently active section is shifted forward or backwards by the specified distance. The orientation of the section or view plane is not altered. The most recently-used value will be reinstated when the command is used again.

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