en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool-pointer
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Use keyboard arrows to move the selection
NOTE
Select the [Snap to Grid] item, in the Options menu, to move elements according to the active grid.
For more information about [Snap to Grid], please refer to the [Options] menu, select Preference, Display section.
Use Mouse to move the selection
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 the entire piece with just one click
Allow users to select the entired piece by one clicking.
How to do:
Adjust or move the selection entering values
Allow users to adjust or move the piece by entering precise values.
How to do:
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.
Move the Grading Nest
Allow users to move the grading nest by using the Pointer tool.
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