topic Move sub-objects (verts) numerically? in Maya Modeling Forum

Move sub-objects (verts) numerically?

transistor06 — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 23:00:44 GMT

So, when in object mode, I can manually input numbers to translate, rotate, and scale an object - either in the channel box, or in the attribute editor.

But what about subobjects (components) like verts, faces, and edges?

Sure I can move em around with the manipulator, but where can I manually enter in precise numbers?

Thanks in advance 🙂

Re: move subobjects (verts) numerically?

tdHendrix — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 13:45:46 GMT

You can select the components, in this case the vertices, and go to Window->General Editors->Component Editor. Then go to the Polygons tab and there'll you'll be able to enter numerical values.

Or you can type this command into the command line or script editor:

move -relative 0.4 0 0

That will take what's selected and move it over 0.4 units in X.

Re: move subobjects (verts) numerically?

transistor06 — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 23:14:37 GMT

awesome!! thanks 🙂