Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
The
Array
command creates copies of objects in a matrix, circular, or
semicircular fashion.
The
Mirror
command creates mirror images of selected objects.
The
Stretch
command either increases or decreases the length of
objects.
The
Break
command breaks an object into two pieces.
We will wrap up with a discussion of
Grips
in AutoCAD.
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5.2 SELECTING OBJECTS
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All of the modifying commands (with some exceptions) will ask you the same
question:
Select objects:
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In Chapter 2, we looked at some of the methods used to select objects. We
will now expand our knowledge in this area.
All of the methods we discuss will involve typing at least one letter in the
Command Window
at the
Select objects
prompt.
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W (Window)
If you typed
W
, the
Window
mode will be available whether you moved to
the right or to the left.
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C (Crossing)
If you typed
C
, the
Crossing
mode will be available whether you moved to
the right or to the left.
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WP (Window Polygon)
If you want to select multiple objects without the constraint of the rectangle
window, you can use the
Window Polygon
mode.
When you type
WP
and press [Enter], the following prompt will appear:
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First polygon point:
(specify the fi rst point of the polygon)
Specify endpoint of line or [Undo]:
(specifying the second
point)
Specify endpoint of line or [Undo]:
(specify the third
point, etc.)
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When you are done, press [Enter] to end the
WP
mode.
