# Can you move an object on the diagonal?

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-move-an-object-on-the-diagonal/21529>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [September 22, 2022, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-move-an-object-on-the-diagonal/21529 "2022-09-22T13:10:37Z")\
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**Author:** ![JacksT](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/jackst/32/12997_2.png) [@JacksT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JacksT)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2022, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-move-an-object-on-the-diagonal/21529/1 "2022-09-22T13:10:37Z")

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Can you move an object on the diagonal? So if i have rotated a shape on a round ring (jewellery) but i want to move it down so it sits lower in the ring is this possible. I feel I have done this before but it’s not letting me do this now.

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**Author:** ![TigerMike](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/tigermike/32/32650_2.png) [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2022, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-move-an-object-on-the-diagonal/21529/2 "2022-09-22T14:48:09Z")

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Sure, just change the position of the move/rotate indicator.

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**Author:** ![JacksT](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/jackst/32/12997_2.png) [@JacksT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JacksT)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2022, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-move-an-object-on-the-diagonal/21529/3 "2022-09-26T17:20:11Z")

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That looks great Thank you, but would it work if the object was on a ring 💍 and you wanted to move it on a diagonal towards the center of the ring(circle)?

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**Author:** ![TigerMike](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/tigermike/32/32650_2.png) [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2022, 5:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-move-an-object-on-the-diagonal/21529/4 "2022-09-26T17:51:02Z")

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Yes, you can move it on a diagonal towards the center of the ring- provided the movement was linear. If you want it moved to an exact position, use the **Translate** tool or the **Align** tool. These may require you to place a temporary dummy object where you want your object to move to.

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**Author:** ![Jayemery](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/jayemery/32/25155_2.png) [@Jayemery](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jayemery)\
**Post date:** [December 11, 2025, 10:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-move-an-object-on-the-diagonal/21529/5 "2025-12-11T22:30:51Z")

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Tiger mike. You are a whizz ive been struggling with this for years so simple when you know how. Many thanks for your input. Can i get hold of you off this forum still struggling with the organic shapes and hoping you can help 1-1 while i have followed the suggestions you have made in the past im still struggling