Move Tool or Crtl M

[j.christ]

Wouldn't it be great if the 'M' (move tool) determined whether the object selected had the 'Z' value available, instead of using the 'Alt' key...very minor request, but it does reduce the amount of key combo's one has to remember.

[panta rhei]

It would indeed, a very good idea. Just use the Workspace Editor to assign the keyboard shortcut to Move 3D. (I might do it myself, too!)

[j.christ]

I had actually done what you have suggested...there is pitfall to it...Move and Move 3d are 2 different tools. 2d objects are not recognized using the move 3d tool. Having one tool to move either a 2d or 3d object would be better.

[panta rhei]

I realised that, too... Running out of keys...

Maybe I'll write my own command that deals with both. If 2D-objects are in the selection, only 2D move. I think. Or maybe not.

[MullinRJ]

There is a slight difference in how the two tools work that in my mind would make them a little difficult to merge. The 2D Move tool moves objects in the screen plane, both 2D and 3D objects alike. X offset means move to the right or left, while Y offset means move up or down, all relative to the current view.

The 3D Move tool moves 3D objects along the absolute X Y & Z axes, regardless of the view. This is where I've stopped thinking how to proceed. Any suggestions how it should work as one tool?

[AndiACD]

i personally like the 2 separate 2D 3D Move tools, but, for any of you that haven't yet discovered it, you should try the "PLug-In Wonder Tool" . . .

Reshaper.

This tool and simple arithmetic solves a multitude of Move problems.

You should try it Mr. Mullin . . . .

[panta rhei]

The 3D Move tool moves 3D objects along the absolute X Y & Z axes, regardless of the view. This is where I've stopped thinking how to proceed. Any suggestions how it should work as one tool?

A tick box in the dialog - if TRUE, 3D move, if FALSE, 2D move? Current status in command preferences.

My enthusiasm is based on the fact that I often miss the ALT-key.

[MullinRJ]

You should try it Mr. Mullin . . . .

LOL, I should, I do, but right now it is not working so I am working on it.

Petri, That should be easy enough to code.

[panta rhei]

Even for me, Ray?

(Actually, it isn't. I hate doing dialogs...)

[MullinRJ]

I think I may have one around here you can use.

Let me see....

[panta rhei]

Dear Mr. Mullin,

Re: Let me see

By any chance, you wouldn't be a FileMaker Pro user?

[MullinRJ]

I am not a power user, nor even a regular user. I have an older copy of the program and have set up a database or two with it over the years. I still use FoxBase for my DBase needs. I know, I show my age and my willingness to adapt.

[panta rhei]

Ray,

How old is your FMP? If V6 (perhaps even V5), I'd be more than happy to give you a database structure that might be quite useful to you. I run many of my utility scripts from the database via AppleEvents.

[MullinRJ]

FM5. I would like that, thank you. I sent you an email at a welho address. Did you get it? If it is no longer valid would you send me a current address?

info@siriussolutions.net

[panta rhei]

Ray,

Got it. Give me a day or two to do some cleaning-up.

Petri