You can create multiple
copies of objects as you modify them with any of the grip modes.
For
example, by using the Copy option, you can rotate the selected objects, leaving
copies at each location you specify with the pointing device.
You can also make multiple copies by holding
down Ctrl as you select the first point. For example, with the Stretch
grip mode, you can stretch an object, such as a line, and then copy
it to any point in the drawing area. Multiple copies continue being
made until you turn off grips.
NoteWhen you use grips
to make multiple copies of an
annotative object
that contains multiple
scale
representations, only the current scale
representation is copied.
Define an Offset Snap or
a Rotation Snap
You can place multiple copies at regularly spaced
intervals with an offset snap. The offset snap is defined by the
distance between an object and the next copy. In the lighting layout
below, the first copy of the light fixture symbol is placed at an
offset of two units. All subsequent copies are then placed two units
apart.
If you hold down Ctrl while you select multiple
copy points with the pointing device, the graphics cursor snaps
to an offset point based on the last two points you selected. In
the illustration below, the midpoint of line 1 is at coordinate
8,5. Based on that midpoint, line 2 was copied using the Ctrl key and
Stretch grip mode; its midpoint is at 9,5. The third line snaps
to an offset based on the coordinate values 10,5.
Similarly, you can place multiple copies at
angular intervals around a base grip with a rotation snap. The rotation
snap is defined as the angle between an object and the next copy
when you are using Rotate grip mode. Hold down Ctrl to use the rotation
snap.
To create copies in any
grip mode
- Select the objects to copy.
- Select a base grip on an object by clicking
the grip.
The selected grip is
highlighted, and the default grip mode, Stretch, is active.
- Cycle through the grip modes by pressing
Enter until the grip mode you want appears.
Alternatively, you can right-click to display
shortcut menu modes and options.
- Enter c (Copy) or
press and hold the Ctrl key while you stretch, move, rotate, or
scale.
Copies continue being
made until you turn off grips.
- Enter or specify the additional input
required for the current grip mode.
- Turn off grips by pressing Enter, Spacebar,
or Esc.
To create an offset snap
for multiple copies using grips
- Select the objects to copy.
- Select a base grip on an object by clicking
the grip.
The selected grip is
highlighted, and the default grip mode, Stretch, is active.
- Cycle through the grip modes by pressing
Enter until the grip mode Move appears.
Alternatively, you can right-click to display
shortcut menu modes and options.
- Enter c (Copy).
- Move the cursor and click.
The offset snap is the distance between the
grip you selected and the location you specified for the copy.
- Hold down Ctrl and place additional copies
by specifying additional locations.
These copies are created at the same offset
snap distance as the last copy.
- Turn off grips by pressing Enter, Spacebar,
or Esc.
To create a rotation snap
for multiple rotated copies using grips
- Select the objects to rotate.
- Select a base grip on an object by clicking
the grip.
The selected grip is
highlighted, and the default grip mode, Stretch, is active.
- Cycle through the grip modes by pressing
Enter until the grip mode Rotate appears.
Alternatively, you can right-click to display
shortcut menu modes and options.
- Enter c (Copy).
- Move the pointing device and click.
The rotation snap is the angle between the grip
you selected and the location you specified for the copy.
- Hold down Ctrl and place additional copies
by specifying additional locations.
These copies are created at the same rotation
snap angle as the first copy.
- Turn off grips by pressing Enter, Spacebar,
or Esc.
To mirror objects and retain
the originals using grips
- Select the objects to mirror.
- Select a base grip on an object by clicking
the grip.
The selected grip is
highlighted, and the default grip mode, Stretch, is active.
- Cycle through the grip modes by pressing
Enter until the grip mode Mirror appears.
Alternatively, you can right-click to display
shortcut menu modes and options.
- Hold down Ctrl (or enter c for
Copy) to retain the original image, and specify the second point
of the mirror line.
Turning on Ortho mode
is often useful when mirroring objects.
- Turn off grips by pressing Enter, Spacebar,
or Esc.
CommandsOPTIONS
Customizes the program
settings.
System VariablesGRIPBLOCK
Controls the display
of grips in blocks.
GRIPCOLOR
Controls the color of
unselected grips.
GRIPCONTOUR
Controls the color of
the grip contour.
GRIPHOT
Controls the color of
selected grips.
GRIPS
Controls the display
of grips on selected objects.
GRIPSIZE
Sets the size of the
grip box in pixels.
