Grab and Place
đ What it does
Allows you to:
Click to select a mesh object
Drag it interactively in the 3D View
Release to drop it onto another surface with auto-offset based on its lowest vertex
đ§°Â Where to find it
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In the 3D View:
Toolbar (T key) â as a Workspace ToolN-Panel > Grab and Place tab
đ§Â Usage
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Activate the tool via:
N-Panel: click âActivate Grab & Place Toolâ
Shortcut (left-click drag)
Click an object â Drag
Release to place it with offset
PressÂ
ESCÂ to cancel or exit the tool
âď¸Â Settings
Placement Offset: Adjust in the N-Panel to add extra height to the auto-placement (based on the object's lowest vertex)
Youâll see calculated auto-offset and total offset shown in the panel when an object is selected
âď¸Â Tips
Only works with mesh objects
UseÂ
ESC to cancel or exitSnapping is temporarily enabled to ensure proper placement on faces
Auto-resets toÂ
Select tool after use
đ Troubleshooting
Tool doesnât start? Check if a mesh object is selected
Already active? Tool wonât allow multiple placements at once