diff --git a/scripts/templates_py/gizmo_simple_2d.py b/scripts/templates_py/gizmo_simple_2d.py
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+# Example of a group that lets you move an object in the 3D view
+# using the default translate transform operator.
+#
+# Usage: Select and object and drag the Gizmo to
+#        move it in the 3D Viewport.
+#
+import bpy
+from bpy.types import (
+    GizmoGroup,
+)
+
+
+class MyTranslateWidgetGroup(GizmoGroup):
+    bl_idname = "OBJECT_GGT_translate_test"
+    bl_label = "Test Translate Widget"
+    bl_space_type = 'VIEW_3D'
+    bl_region_type = 'WINDOW'
+    bl_options = {'PERSISTENT', 'SCALE'}
+
+    @classmethod
+    def poll(cls, context):
+        ob = context.object
+        return ob is not None
+
+    def draw_prepare(self, context):
+        region = context.region
+
+        # Place the Gizmo in the lower center of the 3D Viewport.
+        self.translate_gizmo.matrix_basis[0][3] = region.width / 2
+        self.translate_gizmo.matrix_basis[1][3] = region.height / 16
+
+    def setup(self, context):
+        gz = self.gizmos.new("GIZMO_GT_button_2d")
+        gz.target_set_operator("transform.translate")
+        gz.draw_options = {'BACKDROP', 'OUTLINE'}
+
+        gz.color = 0.0, 0.5, 1.0
+        gz.alpha = 0.2
+        gz.backdrop_fill_alpha = 0.1
+
+        gz.color_highlight = 1.0, 0.5, 0.0
+        gz.alpha_highlight = 0.8
+
+        gz.use_tooltip = True
+        gz.line_width = 1.5
+
+        # Same as buttons defined in C++ code.
+        gz.scale_basis = (80 * 0.35) / 2
+
+        # Show a dragging mouse cursor when hovering the gizmo.
+        gz.show_drag = True
+
+        # Can also use gz.icon_value to use a custom/generated preview icon.
+        gz.icon = 'EMPTY_ARROWS'
+
+        self.translate_gizmo = gz
+
+
+bpy.utils.register_class(MyTranslateWidgetGroup)
diff --git a/scripts/templates_py/gizmo_simple.py b/scripts/templates_py/gizmo_simple_3d.py
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rename from scripts/templates_py/gizmo_simple.py
rename to scripts/templates_py/gizmo_simple_3d.py