Snapping, Duplicate, and other Options (Basics)

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Snapping

In technical drawing it is not enough to determine the position of points approximately. Most points have to be specified very precisely, which is not possible by hand. Malz++Kassner CAD6 offers mathematical aids for positioning objects. During drawing it is usual to orient yourself to preexisting construction points, such as edges, corners and intersections. To make use of the points within these objects, there are several snapping modes.

 

If the snap function is active during point entry, then the position of the point will be calculated automatically if it lies within the snap radius. The snap radius is an area around the center of the crosshairs. It can be specified in a dialog called by choosing Extra > Snap Modes > Snap Radius.

 

If several points lie within the snap radius determined by the current snap radius settings, the crosshairs will always be placed on the nearest one.

 

The snap function is permanently turned on or off with the F6 key. In addition, snap mode can be briefly turned on with the SHIFT key. Using buttons in the Panel, single snapping modes can be toggled.

 

Duplicate

Every alteration destroys the original object information. The original object information can only be restored by using the UNDO function. To avoid these problems, Malz++Kassner CAD6 has a duplicate function. It is permanently activated or deactivated by pressing the F7 key. The function can be temporarily turned on or off during a command by pressing and holding down the CTRL key. The current setting is shown in the panel and is reversed by holding down the CTRL key.

 

The duplicate function is a good substitute for the "Copy" command, because it can be combined with every command. The classic "Copy" command can be called by choosing Modify > Move Object > Standard and keeping CTRL pressed while placing the objects (i.e. entering the destination point). The duplicate function works similarly with most commands that alter objects.

 

Multiline

When creating new objects (e.g. drawing a line or circle), the "multiline function" can be used. It determines whether several parallel or concentric objects are created at once (depending on the multiline parameters) or not.

 

To activate or deactivate the multiline function please choose the command Duplicate / Multiline (F7) or use the corresponding button in the Panel. To edit the parameters of the multiline function please choose the command Multiline Parameters.

 

The multiline function can be temporarily turned on or off by pressing and holding down the CTRL key.

 

General Options

The general application options and settings can be edited by selecting the command Edit > Options > Windows or Manage > Drawing Settings > Screen respectively.

 

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