[Beta] Next-Gen Draggers: New Move, Rotate & Scale Tools
Key Takeaways
Next-Gen Studio Draggers introduces a modernized look and enhanced functionality for the Move, Rotate, and Scale tools, including features like multi-axis planar drag, view-space transformations, and trackball control.
Enable “Next-Gen Draggers” in Studio> Beta Features > Next-Gen Draggers.
Hi Creators,
Today, we’re introducing Next-Gen Studio Draggers as a beta feature. This update refreshes the Move, Rotate, and Scale tools with a cleaner visual design and adds new capabilities, including multi-axis planar dragging, view-space transformations, and trackball rotation.
This release is based on your feedback and solves the problem that standard, single-axis controls often clutter the viewport and require repetitive adjustments to align complex objects. The new draggers preserve the workflows you’re familiar with while providing more precise controls and a less cluttered viewport.
Here is what’s changing:
Visual Refresh: Before & After
All three core transform draggers feature updated, high-visibility colors, adjusted default scaling, and optimized proportions to keep your alignments clear and reduce visual distraction.
Tool
Classic Look
Next-Gen Look
Move
image6492×470 145 KB
image11387×368 99.3 KB
Rotate
image5387×376 98.2 KB
image4357×334 82.4 KB
Scale
image10348×348 83.2 KB
image3361×352 87.8 KB
Key Feature Upgrades
Move Tool: Planar & View-Space Dragging
The Move tool now features multi-axis controls and a cleaner visual layout to help you position assets faster with fewer manual adjustments.
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Planar dragging: Move objects across two axes simultaneously using new 2D handles for quick, direct surface alignment.
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View-space movement: Shift objects relative to your camera orientation, instead of local or world coordinates via the central white planar handle.
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Positive axes default: Only positive axes are shown by default to reduce viewport clutter and make object orien…