Name
tra — Translation of data
Syntax
tra x y z | bck | zer | loc | ref
Description
Translate (i.e. move or shift) the active dataset.
Arguments
x y z
Translate dataset in each cordinate by distance x y z.
zer
Translate the dataset to position (0,0,0) (i.e. subtract @xmin, @ymin, @zmin).
bck
Translate back the previous operation.
loc
After the translation the location point of the dataset will match the reference point. The location point is the cursor position when set by the command spe loc cur. The reference point is the cursor position when set by the ref command.
ref
Translate so that reference point goes to location point. Se above for explanation of reference and location points.
Examples
Ex.1: Translate a dataset in x, y and z
tra 2 4 6 ;# translate active data in x y z values
Ex.2: Translate a dataset using location and reference point
# position the cursor at a point in the dataset spe loc ;# specify the location point # position the cursor at a position in the screen ref ;# specify the reference point tra loc ;# translate so that the location point goes to the reference point
See also
ref - Reference point, spe loc