Move/Copy by Radiation

(This functionality is available with the Computations module)

Moves objects by nominating a distance and bearing.

Note: This is a 2 dimensional (XY) move only. If you need to perform a 3 dimensional move, use the Move/Copy by Coordinates command.

The Edit / Move/Copy / Radiation command is selected from the Computations task.

Move by Radiation dialog box

Item	Used to
Points	Key in the point identifier or point identifier range of the points to be moved. For a range of points, key in two point identifiers separated by two dots.
Bearing	Specify a bearing along which the points are to be moved
Distance	Specify a distance which the objects are to be moved
Copy	Select this check box if you wish to create new points, rather than move the existing ones.
Prefix	If copying, this prefix will be added to the Point Identifiers of the existing points, to generate the Identifiers of the new points created.
Suffix	If copying, this suffix will be added to the Point Identifiers of the existing points, to generate the Identifiers of the new points created.
Move	Move, or copy the selected point range by the difference in co-ordinates specified by the baring and distance entered. In single object mode, the point(s) shown in the point range field will be moved. In block mode, all objects, including lines, polygons and alignments defined by the block will be moved.
Close	Close the dialog box.

Note that any line objects, polygons, alignments and section markers that are associated with the selected point(s) will be automatically amended to reflect the movement of those points.

If the Block is on when this command is used any objects meeting the block criteria will also be moved.

If the points defined to be moved are part of a spiral, arc or circle object, the object will be re created if the geometry of the points that defined the object is still valid, otherwise the object will be destroyed. For example, you cannot move an arc end point and keep the arc, unless the move maintains the radius.

This command is only available if Plane Bearing or Local Bearing is set in the Configure/Units dialog.