Manipulate graphics

You can use transformation tools to graphically manipulate parts or assemblies in the structure.

You can perform two types of manipulations:

• Choose Graphics→Transformation→Temporary Transformation to temporarily translate, rotate, or scale parts or assemblies. You cannot save temporary transformations, but you can capture images of them.

• Choose Graphics→Transformation→Persistent Transformation to edit the structure by permanently translating and rotating parts or assemblies. (Scale option is not available.)Note If there are arrangements in the structure, by default persistent transformations are applied to all of them. To limit persistent transformations to the active arrangement, set the TCVIS_reposition_all_arrangements preference to False.

The differences between performing a temporary transformation and editing the structure are listed in the following table.

Functionality	Temporary Transformation	Persistent Transformation (editing the structure)
Permanence	All changes are temporary. Teamcenter removes the modifications when you close the window.	Changes are permanent.
Repositioning options	All options are permitted.	All options are permitted except scaling.
Occurrences repositioning	Occurrences are not repositioned.	Occurrences are repositioned, potentially updating multiple BOM lines.

The Temporary Transformation dialog box provides the same options as the Lifecycle Viewer Part Transformation dialog box. The Permanent Transformation dialog box provides the same options, except for scaling.