To move the perspective grid in Adobe Illustrator, you use the Perspective Grid Tool and drag specific handles.
Moving the Perspective Grid
The primary method for repositioning the perspective grid involves using the dedicated Perspective Grid Tool. This tool allows you to manipulate the grid's vanishing points, horizon line, and overall position within your document.
Here’s how to do it:
- Select the Perspective Grid Tool: Activate the tool by clicking its icon in the Tools panel or by pressing the keyboard shortcut Shift + p. This will make the perspective grid visible (if it wasn't already) and allow you to interact with it.
- Locate the Handles: With the tool active, look for the round dark-grey handles at the bottom of the grid planes. These handles control the position of each plane.
- Drag the Handles: Drag these handles to move the corresponding grid planes. Moving these handles effectively shifts the entire grid relative to your artboard.
This process is detailed in the provided reference: "With the Perspective Grid Tool selected (Shift + p), the grid planes can be moved by dragging their (round dark-grey) handles at the bottom."
Moving Objects Along with the Grid
Sometimes, you may have objects already placed and attached to the perspective grid planes that you also want to move when you reposition the grid.
To move both the grid and the attached objects simultaneously:
- Hold Shift While Dragging: While dragging the round dark-grey handles at the bottom of the grid planes, hold down the Shift key.
As the reference states: "For also moving the objects that are already placed (and attached to the plane) with the plane, also hold Shift while dragging the plane handles."
By following these steps, you can easily move the perspective grid within your Illustrator document and even take existing perspective objects along with it.
