Move

You can move an object in Footprint Editor using the Move command. It is only available in 2D View mode. You can also move objects on the canvas by dragging and dropping them at the required location. The Move dialog is not displayed when dragging objects. Launch this command by clicking Home > Move > Move Move on the eCADSTAR Library Editor ribbon.

Command Dialog

Drag reference point

Allows you to select the drag reference point when you drag an object on the canvas.

Value Description
Vertex When you drag an object on the canvas, the drag reference point is defined as the nearest vertex to the position that you click on the object.
Point When you drag an object on the canvas, define the drag reference point by clicking a position on the object.
Center When you drag an object on the canvas, the drag reference point is defined as the center of the object.

Rotation step

Value Description
Real number greater than -360, but smaller than 360. Specify the rotation angle that is applied when Rotate by Specified Angle is selected from the assist menu. The value that you specify is displayed in the command dialog when you next run the following commands in Footprint Editor:

Move

Rotate

Duplicate (Move)

Duplicate (Rotate)

Paste