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    Default 3D move parts quickly but accurately

    I would like to be able to move parts/assemblies around in Inventor very quickly but very accurately.
    Like you can move something in AutoCAD.

    When you go into the move command it would be nice to be able to enter exact x,y or z values for movement.
    Maybe it could be added to the "Grip Snap" function where you select an edge on the part or something, or the x,y,z axis and move an inputed distance.

    I think it would be beneficial to be able to quickly and accurately move parts around before starting to apply assembly constraints?

    I know you can do quite a bit with "Grip Snap" and from iproperties "Current Offset From..." but I'm not sure if it's simple and quick?

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    Default Re: 3D move parts quickly but accurately

    It would be good if there was a precise move command that opened open something like the "Inventor Precise Input" triad that you get with 3D sketching or the "3D move/rotate" that comes up when entering a "Grounded Point".

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    Default Re: 3D move parts quickly but accurately

    I realise "Grip Snap" can move objects along selected edges by an inputed amount so maybe I should with-draw this request to move objects quickly, accurately and easily.

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    Default Re: 3D move parts quickly but accurately

    But it would be nice to have a triad like the one in 3D sketching for moving objects.
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    Default Re: 3D move parts quickly but accurately

    I have always thought it would be nice to have a switch in the constraint window that allowed you to apply the move but not actually apply a constraint. Sometimes I use that command to accurately position a component then just delete the constraint that was applied. I like your idea though.

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