Place object with drag and drop

Objects placed with Smart Modeling are placed according to the set default distance. If you want to place a smart object in a specific position, you can place it via drag and drop in the modeling area.

Procedure

  1. Select the object that you want to connect to a new object. The Insert smart object Insert icons are displayed.

  2. Click the Insert smart object Insert icon on the side of the selected object to which you want to attach the connection. The Smart Modeling toolbar opens.

  3. Click the object symbol you want to place and hold down the mouse button.

  4. Move the mouse pointer to the desired position in the modeling area and click again to place the object. If you have enabled Guided Modeling, lines and arrows inform you of the orientation and distance of the dragged object from adjacent items.

  5. Release the mouse button. The object is placed, and its name is selected for overwriting.

  6. Enter a name. If you enter an existing name and press Enter, the Select object dialog opens and you can use an existing object or reassign this name. Click OK.

  7. If selectable connections are displayed, click another connection or click in the modeling area to obtain the current connection.

With Smart Modeling, you have placed an object with drag and drop.

See also

Place object

Place object between existing objects

Place multiple satellite objects

Place an existing object

What is the Smart Modeling toolbar for?