'Move Elements' button disabled above layers tree
'Move Elements' button disabled above layers tree
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In sketch mode I want to organize by layers, and I can do it as long as I plan ahead, but if I draw something in the wrong layer, I can't move it because the "move elements" button is always disabled. I have to cut the element, switch layers, and paste it.
In the picture (attached), I have drawn a rectangle and a circle in the Default layer (in a locked sketch plane). When I select the rectangle to move it to the Rectangles layer, the Move Elements button (circled in blue) is inactive. As far as I can tell, this button never becomes active in the sketch environment, although it works when making a draft drawing. Is there some reason for this?
In the picture (attached), I have drawn a rectangle and a circle in the Default layer (in a locked sketch plane). When I select the rectangle to move it to the Rectangles layer, the Move Elements button (circled in blue) is inactive. As far as I can tell, this button never becomes active in the sketch environment, although it works when making a draft drawing. Is there some reason for this?





RE: 'Move Elements' button disabled above layers tree
That was one of the things I loved when SE came along - no more layers to worry about.
I do occasionally use them in drafting.
bc.
2.4GHz Core2 Quad, 4GB RAM,
Quadro FX4600.
Where would we be without sat-nav?
RE: 'Move Elements' button disabled above layers tree
I realize this is probably like using a chainsaw to cut through dowels, but it's nice because I already know the system and it does everything I need it to do (layers excepted). Is there a (free) program you recommend for 2D dynamic geometric modeling?
RE: 'Move Elements' button disabled above layers tree
It's called Solid Edge Draft !!!!
ALL the constraints you have in part sketching are available in Draft, along with all the layer control that you want
bc.
2.4GHz Core2 Quad, 4GB RAM,
Quadro FX4600.
Where would we be without sat-nav?