====== tool_image4 Pointer ======

> Use {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image4.png|tool_image4}} Pointer tool to activate or select the desired elements and/or move them

===== Use keyboard arrows to move the selection =====

>   - Select Pointer tool {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image4.png|tool_image4}};
>   - Select the element(s) you wish to move.
>   - Use the directional arrows (Up, Down, Left, Right) to move the elements to the desired location.

{{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image5.png|tool_image5}}


=== NOTE ===

Select the [Snap to Grid] item, in the //Options// menu, to move elements according to the active grid.

{{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image6.png|tool_image6}}


For more information about [Snap to Grid], please refer to the [Options] menu, select Preference, Display section.

===== Use Mouse to move the selection =====

>   - Select Pointer tool {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image4.png|tool_image4}};
>   - Select the element(s) you wish to move.
>   - Move the selected element(s) by clicking one of its sides with the left mouse button (Windows / Linux) or the mouse button (Macintosh) and holding your click.

===== Activate Pointer tool when another tool is selected =====

> Hold down the **Ctrl** key (Windows / Linux) or the **Command** key (Macintosh).

===== Select several elements of a piece =====

> Allow users to select several elements (segments, segments…) as you want.

> How to do:

>   - Select Pointer tool {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image4.png|tool_image4}};
>   - Hold down **Shift** key and click the desired elements (points, segment…).

===== Select the entire piece with just one click =====

> Allow users to select the entired piece by one clicking.

> How to do:

>   - Select Pointer tool {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image4.png|tool_image4}};
>   - Holding down **Alt** key (Windows) or **Option** key (Macintosh), click any segment of the piece. The entired piece is selected.

===== Adjust or move the selection entering values =====

> Allow users to adjust or move the piece by entering precise values.

> How to do:

>   - Select Pointer tool {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image4.png|tool_image4}}, select the desired elements (points, segments…);
>   - Holding down the **Alt & Ctrl** keys (Windows) or **Option & Command** keys (Macintosh), click the tool icon, the dialog box appears;
>   - Enter desired values, click [OK] button.

{{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image7.png|tool_image7}}


=== NOTE ===

> Enter the X and Y values (in user predetermined measurement units) to move the selected element(s) in precise horizontal (X) or vertical (Y) directions. A positive value moves the selection to the right/top. A negative value moves the selection to the left/down.

===== Orient a notch =====

> Allow users to orient the notch by using Pointer tool.

> How to do: Select the tip of the notch, drap the notch tip to the desired notch orientation. The notch is oriented like a radius on a pivot.

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===== Move the Grading Nest =====

> Allow users to move the grading nest by using the Pointer tool.

>   - Select Pointer tool {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image4.png|tool_image4}}, select the point or the segment associated to the grading;
>   - Holding down **Alt & Ctrl** keys (Windows) or **Option & Command** keys (Macintosh), click the tool icon in Tool Box;
>   - The Grading Nest moves to the new origin or orient itself according to the selected points. > {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image9.png|tool_image9}}