Moving the Locator Handle Independently of the Graphical Selection

A Locator Handle can be moved independently of the Graphical Selection. This allows a datum position to be set for subsequent move operations, or an axis of rotation to be set for subsequent rotation operations.

The Locator Handles and the Edit menu provide commands for moving and rotating the Locator Handle on its own. In order to drag the Locator Handle without the Graphical Selection, select the linear, planar or rotation handle by pressing the left mouse button down, and then press the H key on the keyboard. This detaches the Locator Handle from the Graphical Selection. The H key can be used to toggle between moving the Locator Handle on its own, and moving the Graphical Selection with the Locator Handle.