Copying elements using direct object modification

To copy elements using direct object modification

• Direct object modification is switched on (see "Switching on direct object modification").

1. Select the elements you want to copy.
2. Press and hold down the CTRL key and click the Central move handle.

   The selected elements are attached to the crosshairs. The Central move handle serves as the drop-in point so that the elements can be placed exactly.

3. Enter the delta values for the first copy based on the initial point (the data entry boxes are highlighted in white) or based on any other reference point currently snapped (the data entry boxes are highlighted in yellow) in the coordinate dialog box. In addition, specify the number of copies.

   

4. Place the first copy where you want in the workspace.

   Multiple copies are automatically placed in the same direction and at the same offset.

Or if you want to use a different handle or reference point as the basis for the copy operation:

1. Select the element(s) you want to copy.
2. Point to the point you want to use as the basis.

   Important!
   This must be a defined point in one of the open drawing files.

   The context toolbar appears.

   Tip: You can specify the time that is to elapse until the context toolbar appears: select the Options - Desktop environment - Direct object modification - Context toolbar and enter a value from 300 to 20,000 ms for the Time limit. Here, you can also add more tools to the context toolbar.

3. Click the tool you want to use and copy the element(s).