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If you hold down SHIFT while you select multiple copy points with the point-
ing 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
SHIFT 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
SHIFT to use the rotation snap.
To create copies in any grip mode
1 Select the objects to copy.
2 Select a base grip on an object by clicking the grip.
The selected grip is highlighted, and the default grip mode, Stretch, is
active.
midpoint of line 3 at 10,5
midpoint of
line 1 at 8,5
midpoint of line 2 at 9,5
block selected for multiple
copy with grips
block copied and
rotated
result-four blocks
copied and rotated
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