Can I change default action for clicking an object from STRETCH to MOVE?

[DrWho]

When I click on a rectangle, dragging the cursor STRETCHES the corner. I want to MOVE the whole rectangle, not STRETCH it, by default. Is this possible?

[dbroada]

I'm sure you can but if you want to cycle through, check this post...

 

http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showpost.php?p=67736&postcount=31

[DrWho]

Thanks, Dave. That helps a lot.

 

Still curious if anyone knows how to customize the default bahavior to MOVE...

[Pablo Ferral]

I'm sure you can but if you want to cycle through, check this post...

 

http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showpost.php?p=67736&postcount=31

 

Good tip!

 

If you click on an object, but NOT on a grip you can drag the object to a new position... but it's not very acurate...

[Fire_col]

I may be missing the point of this post, but why don't you use the 'move' command, surely that's why it is there?

[eldon]

If you want to move the rectangle, but not wanting to use the Move command, you will have to hold the Shift button down whilst you click on all four grips, so that they are all highlighted, then the whole lot will move as you drag the cursor.

[dbroada]

If you want to move the rectangle, but not wanting to use the Move command, you will have to hold the Shift button down whilst you click on all four grips, so that they are all highlighted, then the whole lot will move as you drag the cursor.

or read my earlier post

[eldon]

or read my earlier post

 

It's OK Dave, no need to chide the OP. I was just pointing out a different way that leads to the ability to stretch half a rectangle. Sometimes a useful technique.

[dbroada]

I'll check what chide means before I comment but in the meantime I have to admit to not knowing about using grips as your last demonstration.

[DrWho]

Thanks Pablo, Eldon, Dave...All great techniques in different circumstances. Especially glad to know about the two-handled stretch. Stretching by crossing window is always a pain in tight quarters.

[bonehead411]

Stretching by crossing window is always a pain in tight quarters.

 

Agreed. That's where a crossing polygon can be a godsend.