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Translate

Translate[g, {x, y, ...}]
represents graphics primitives g translated by the vector {x, y, ...}.
  • Translate[g, {x, y, ...}] in effect adds {x, y, ...} to each set of coordinates that appear in the graphics primitives g.
  • For objects specified with scaled coordinates Scaled[{x, y}], Translate effectively applies its transformation to the corresponding ordinary coordinates.
  • Normal[expr] if possible replaces all Translate[gi, ...] constructs by versions of the gi in which the coordinates have explicitly been transformed.
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Basic Examples   (2)
Translation of a 2D graphics primitive:
Translate a 3D graphics primitive:
Translation of a 2D graphics primitive:
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Translate a 3D graphics primitive:
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Scope   (3)
Transformation applied to a 2D shape:
Transformation applied to a 3D shape:
The transformations can be nested:
Properties & Relations   (2)
When possible, Normal will transform the coordinates explicitly:
GeometricTransformation is a generalization of Translate:
Neat Examples   (1)
Rotating and translating a cylinder along a circle:
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