How to change Z height of a sculpture (made using extrudes)

[Marshallae]

Hi,

 

I've been trying to create a model of a sculpture, to go into a garden. It's going to be a sundial type thing sat on top of a stone plinth.  I'm attempting to create the model using a number of extruded objects.  My issue is that I can't seem to find a way to change the Z height to move them up to the plinth level.  If I create a single extruded item then I can change the 'bot z', but as soon as I've rotated the object (required in this instance), than bot z option disappears.

 

Can anyone advise a way of changing the z of such objects?  Or likewise, is there a better way altogether of creating a model like this using something other than extrude?  I've added an image of the basic model I've created so far for context.  I created it by extruding a single hollow circle, coping it twice and then rotating the others by 45 and 90 degrees. I'd like to be able to take the 3 shapes and move them as one in the z plain.

[Pat Stanford]

Switch to an elevation view and then either Drag them up to where you want or use the Move command.

 

You could also probably use the Move3D command without having to switch views, but I am kind of old school about only moving things in orthogonal views if I really want to know where they are.

 

You might also want to Group your extrudes so you know the entire object moves the same amount.

[CipesDesign]

Maybe better yet, select all of the pieces and "Create Symbol"... 

[Marshallae]

Thanks both, I'll try those things and see which I get on with better. Presumably once I turn it into a symbol then I can't further edit the shape and so that should be the last thing to do before positioning it?

[grant_PD]

You can always edit the symbol after creation.  Think of it as a "wrapper" that holds your objects.