Blender – move object from a specific reference point

Do you want to move the object in a very precise way, by moving the object from point A to point B? Follow these instructions:

IMPORTANT: for this solution, you have to download and install Blender 4.0 and newer versions, otherwise go a the end of this section to read an other method.

Example: you want to have the purple donkey close the the brown one, but with only one point touching, for example from the hear.

1. select the object
2. type G
3. type B
4. click to the node you want as reference
5. move the object and place it where you want

Here below you can find the solution for older versions

1. Cursor on a specific Vertex

First thing: you need to establish the point A, the snap as starting point.

• go in edit mode
• select a vertex
• click SHIFT+S and select: CURSOR to Selected
• ps. you can place the cursor also in OBJECT mode if the solid is simple and the vertex very easy to catch

2. Place origin on the cursor

• as above, place the cursor when you need the snap
• in object mode, select the object, SET ORIGIN and click on ORIGIN TO 3D CURSOR
• in the snapping options, click on CENTER instead of closest

3. MOVE!

Now click G with the mouse nearby the cursor… and it is done! You can move the solid always taking your snap as reference point!