matt4 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Is it possible to copy/paste with a displacement in autocad 2008? Also how can you specify the direction? Such as x or y? Thanks! EDIT: Ignore found it all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cad64 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Can you please tell us your solution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandobill Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I know you got your answer but for anyone else that is doing a search for this i can do my best to explain. In 2008: If you are copying an object in side a drawing. Use the copy command, then select an object (or multiple objects) and hit enter. The command line will now ask for a first point or displacement. If you type in coordinates like "21,32" then hit enter twice it will make a copy of the object 21 units on the x axis and 32 units on the y axis up and to the right. If you are copying an object into another drawing then the command you want to use is "copybase". when you type that into the command line it will ask you for a base point. The easiest point to use is "0,0". Then if you change into your new drawing and paste it will ask you for an insertion point. If you use "0,0" it will place it exactly where it is on the other drawing. but if you used "21,32" then hit enter it will place the object 21 units on the x axis and 32 units on the y axis up and to the right. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCarr78 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I know you got your answer but for anyone else that is doing a search for this i can do my best to explain.In 2008: If you are copying an object in side a drawing. Use the copy command, then select an object (or multiple objects) and hit enter. The command line will now ask for a first point or displacement. If you type in coordinates like "21,32" then hit enter twice it will make a copy of the object 21 units on the x axis and 32 units on the y axis up and to the right. If you are copying an object into another drawing then the command you want to use is "copybase". when you type that into the command line it will ask you for a base point. The easiest point to use is "0,0". Then if you change into your new drawing and paste it will ask you for an insertion point. If you use "0,0" it will place it exactly where it is on the other drawing. but if you used "21,32" then hit enter it will place the object 21 units on the x axis and 32 units on the y axis up and to the right. Hope this helps. Sometimes I cheat and with my "ORTHO" tool on I can move the object I am copying either on the "X" or "Y" axis and just enter the remaining axis distance, might save you time.:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.