The mode of TriBall

TriBall has the following three modes:

1. Move shape and anchor
2. Move Shape Only
   
3. Position TriBall Only    (SPACE key)
   

After launching TriBall, you can switch from the right-click menu.

Move shape and anchor

This is the mode set when TriBall is started.

In this mode, if you move with TriBall operation, etc., you move IntelliShape/parts/assembly and anchor simultaneously.

TriBall Color: Blue

Move Shape only

If you place a part/assembly using [Attachment Point Connector], TriBall for the part/assembly you placed later will move shape only.

You can move IntelliShape parts/assemblies while the anchor position is fixed.

You can select a mode by right-clicking after launching TriBall and enabling "Move Shape Only".

TriBall Color: Green

Position TriBall Only    (SPACE key)

Use it to change the base point of element to move.

You can select a mode by right-clicking after launching TriBall and enabling "Position TriBall Only".

Alternatively, you can switch modes by Space Key.

TriBall Color: White

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