{"id":15503,"date":"2026-03-26T11:56:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T09:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cadvilla.com\/?p=15503"},"modified":"2026-04-19T17:17:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T15:17:06","slug":"move-windows-doors-dx-dy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cadvilla.com\/en\/support\/move-windows-doors-dx-dy\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving Elements via dx \/ dy (Relative Coordinates)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<p>Welcome to our guide on navigating the cadvilla workspace. In this tutorial, we will show you how to securely move any architectural element by using relative coordinates (dx \/ dy). Mastering this numerical input method will help you improve your overall floor plan accuracy. Furthermore, you will be able to position 2D symbols, 3D objects, windows, and doors efficiently throughout your project.<\/p>\n<h4>1. Step-by-Step Guide for Moving Elements<\/h4>\n<p>Moving elements numerically is straightforward. Simply follow these steps to shift your objects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Selecting the Target Element<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, click on your desired element directly inside the active 2D view.<\/li>\n<li>As a result, the selected element will automatically be highlighted in red.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Choosing the Move Function<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Next, navigate to your upper ribbon bar.<\/li>\n<li>Once there, select the <code>Move<\/code> function from the available selection menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Utilizing the Tool Options Window<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As soon as the function is active, the selected element hangs on your mouse cursor. Additionally, the <strong>Tool options<\/strong> dialogue window opens automatically in the background.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Activating the input:<\/strong> Press th<strong>e <\/strong><code>SPACE<\/code> key on your keyboard to instantly jump into the numerical input fields of the parameter window.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Entering exact values:<\/strong> Now, type in your required distance for <strong><code>dx<\/code><\/strong> (movement in the X-direction) or <strong><code>dy<\/code><\/strong> (movement in the Y-direction).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Navigating the dialogue:<\/strong> To switch between the single coordinate fields, simply press the <strong><code>TAB<\/code><\/strong> key.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confirming the action:<\/strong> Finally, once you have pressed the TAB key until you reach the <strong><code>OK<\/code><\/strong> button, press the <strong><code>ENTER<\/code><\/strong> key to effectively execute the movement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cadvilla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/werkzeug-parameter-dialog_en.webp\"><img data-dominant-color=\"f2f1f2\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #f2f1f2;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16946 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cadvilla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/werkzeug-parameter-dialog_en.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"719\" height=\"465\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>2. Important Notes on Mathematical Signs (+\/-)<\/h4>\n<p>The specific direction of the displacement is determined entirely by the mathematical sign (+\/-) you enter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Positive vs. Negative Values<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Positive value (e.g., 6.00):<\/strong> If you enter a positive number, the object moves in the positive axis direction. Therefore, entering a positive dx moves the element to the <strong>right<\/strong>, while a positive dy moves it <strong>up<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negative value (e.g., -6.00):<\/strong> Conversely, if you enter a negative numerical value, the target object moves in the negative axis direction. 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