Move Layer Tool

What it Does

Slides a whole layer a set distance across and up or down. A layer is like a sheet of tracing paper that holds part of your drawing, and this tool slides that sheet without turning it.

Use this when you want to move a piece to a clear spot in the workspace, or to place it an exact distance from another piece. The tool moves everything in the layer, including any layers inside it.

How to Use

1. Activate the tool by clicking the Move Layer icon
2. Select the layer to move from the list, then select Continue
3. Enter the distance in the Horizontally box, in the unit shown. Use a negative number to move the other way
4. Enter the distance in the Vertically box, in the unit shown. Use a negative number to move the other way
5. Select Preview to see the layer in its new place. You can change the numbers and select Preview again
6. Select Save to keep the move, or Cancel to leave without moving the layer

info

You can type a number or a formula in each box. See Entering Values. Enter 0 to not move in that direction.

warning

Items in other layers do not move. Check that the moved layer still fits with the pieces it connects to.

🧠Memorization

When you memorize a draft, the move is remembered along with the distances you entered.