Learn how to use Move or Copy Guided in this step-by-step tutorial! DWG file download for training available.
Move and Copy Guided commands work smarter than regular Move and Copy. This means that:
- you don’t have to edit the original and new relevant geometry
- objects can automatically align to new geometry
- you can enter distances dynamically
- you can erase objects and quickly edit the relevant geometry...
Move and Copy Guided commands work smarter than regular Move and Copy. This means that:
- you don’t have to edit the original and new relevant geometry
- objects can automatically align to new geometry
- you can enter distances dynamically
- you can erase objects and quickly edit the relevant geometry...
Download and Open file »BricsCAD Pro Blog_Tutorial_Move-Copy Guided«.
| bricscad_pro_blog_tutorial_move-copy_guided.dwg |
PLEASE NOTE:
Objects must be moved or copied to the same geometry conditions as from the original. For example, a door is moved or copied to the same wall elements (Pline, width, hatch…) as from the original wall.
Objects must be moved or copied to the same geometry conditions as from the original. For example, a door is moved or copied to the same wall elements (Pline, width, hatch…) as from the original wall.
Move / Copy Guided to move or copy objects and automatic editing of relevant geometry
- Home / Modify / Copy Guided or Move Guided
- Using window selection select the door and cross the wall it is placed to.
- Using window selection select the door and cross the wall it is placed to.
- Move to the same wall type. The door will automatically align perpendicularly to the new wall.
- Click to place the door or type a distance in the dynamic entry fields (Dynamic Input (DYN) in the status bar must be turned on). Use the TAB key to switch between entry fields.
- Click to place the door or type a distance in the dynamic entry fields (Dynamic Input (DYN) in the status bar must be turned on). Use the TAB key to switch between entry fields.
Move Guided / Copy Guided for fast editing of the relevant geometry after deleting objects
When combining multiple objects together you often trim or delete hidden lines to get the proper view. For example, trimming excess wall lines when inserting a door. After deleting this door, a gap is left in the wall and it needs some editing.
Move / Copy Guided can copy existing conditions to the desired destination.
- Home / Modify / Copy Guided or Move Guided
- Using a window selection select the area of the same wall type you want to edit. The selection window width must be wider than the wall gap.
- Press CTRL key once (don’t hold the key) to switch from Copy entities option to Copy region.
- Click on the wall gap area to fill it in.
- Home / Modify / Copy Guided or Move Guided
- Using a window selection select the area of the same wall type you want to edit. The selection window width must be wider than the wall gap.
- Press CTRL key once (don’t hold the key) to switch from Copy entities option to Copy region.
- Click on the wall gap area to fill it in.
Move Guided / Copy Guided for perpendicular object alignment
When moving / copying objects using basic Move / Copy command, the object maintains its orientation.
If you want the moved / copied object to automatically align to objects on the new location, do the following:
- Home / Modify / Copy Guided or Move Guided
- Using a window selection select the object and a part of the object it is aligned to, e.g. a chair and a part of the wall behind it
- Move to the new location, e.g. near a new wall, and the chair will automatically align perpendicularly to the wall. Chair orientation also depends upon the sideway of approaching the wall before placing it.
If you want the moved / copied object to automatically align to objects on the new location, do the following:
- Home / Modify / Copy Guided or Move Guided
- Using a window selection select the object and a part of the object it is aligned to, e.g. a chair and a part of the wall behind it
- Move to the new location, e.g. near a new wall, and the chair will automatically align perpendicularly to the wall. Chair orientation also depends upon the sideway of approaching the wall before placing it.
