From the course: AutoCAD 2014 Essential Training: 2 Drawing Fundamentals
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Moving and copying elements - AutoCAD Tutorial
From the course: AutoCAD 2014 Essential Training: 2 Drawing Fundamentals
Moving and copying elements
Probably, the most fundamental editing tools we have in auto CAD are Move and Copy. In this lesson, we'll explore the work flow behind both of these commands. On my screen, I have some abstract geometry. I have a circle whose center is currently located at the upper left corner of this rectangle. Let's say, I'd like to move the circle in such that it's center falls at the upper right corner of the rectangle. To do that, I'll launch the Move command. Move is considered a modifying tool, so, we can find it in the Modify panel. The icon is right here. After launching the command, I will select the object I'd like to move and press Enter. Now, specified base point. Where do I want to pick it up from? I'm going to use a running Object Snap, and I'll pick it up from the center of the object. Finally, specify second point. Where do I want to put it down? I'm going to use another running Object Snap. I'll place it to the end point at the upper right corner of the rectangle. Let's move it one…
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