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414 | Chapter 17 Change Existing Objects
3 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.
4 Click to specify the second point of the mirror line.
Turning on Ortho mode is often useful when mirroring objects.
Make Multiple Copies with Grips
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 SHIFT as you select the
first point. For example, with the Stretch grip mode, you can stretch the
object, such as a line and then copy it to any point in the graphics area.
AutoCAD continues to make multiple copies until you turn off grips.
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.
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