Transforming Scene Objects

In general, end-users manipulate scene objects using the object's transform handles in combination with mouse or keyboard action. Your add-ins can perform the same actions, moving, scaling or rotating objects programmatically, as demonstrated by the add-ins presented here.

Workflow, Samples and Tools

Workflow	Related samples and tools	Details
Arranging selected objects in the viewport	Python: GridArrangeCustom.py GridArrangeDialog.py Messages: DIALOG_INTERPRETER_ADD SHOW_GRID_DIALOG GRID_ARRANGE TRANSLATE_WORLDSPACE	Arranges objects within a scene into a grid pattern.
Applying geometric transforms to selected objects	Python: IdNavigationSystem.py Messages: SELECT	Adds custom "tumble" behavior to mouse buttons
Changing object geometries	Python: SidedCustom.py Messages: APPEARANCE_PARAMETER_CHANGE	Makes and object single- or double-sided.
Applying transforms to the entire scene	Python: TransformCustom.py Messages: TRANSLATE_WORLDSPACE ROTATE_WORLDSPACE	Assigns custom object manipulation to mouse buttons the moves and/or rotates the entire scene.