Dragging objects

An unlocked object may be dragged to relocate it by pressing the mouse button down and holding it down while moving the mouse. When the mouse button is released, then the object will be positioned at the new location. The current coordinates of the object are shown in the status bar during the drag operation.

Note: Objects must be dragged a certain minimum distance (as specified on the preferences form) before the drag operation is started. This prevents accidental movement of objects when double-clicking etc.

Objects may be locked to prevent unintended drag operations moving them. Their coordinates may still be edited on their data form.

Note: Child objects that are connected are moved relative to their parent's local origin. Other objects are moved in the global coordinate frame.

Dragging is only allowed in reset or statics complete states, and when the object is not locked.