wings Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 I'm just curious as to what the purpose was of the cycle command changing from just using the "ctrl" key to having to use the "shift" & "spacebar" in some strange manner? Quote
ReMark Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 It gave the user more options when it came to customizing AutoCAD's keyboard shortcuts? Why do you ask? Quote
wings Posted January 19, 2012 Author Posted January 19, 2012 Why do you ask? Just curious. I've been curious for a while now, but only thought now to throw the question out there. I have yet to encounter other commands that use the "ctrl" key in any other manner so I guess I was wondering what else autocad had planned for that key when using a "move" or "copy" command, etc. I suppose if what you say is true that's good enough for me. I do not do any customizing so it won't affect me. I just wish I had the the "ctrl" key back for the purpose I used to use it for. No big deal. Thanks. Quote
ReMark Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) And what purpose was that? Consult your AutoCAD Help file re: Shortcut Keys for further information. Remember, you have the option to customize the CUI. Edited January 19, 2012 by ReMark Quote
wings Posted January 19, 2012 Author Posted January 19, 2012 In order to "cycle" through objects as noted above. Quote
ReMark Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 And what key combo is required now to do the same thing? Ctrl + ??? Quote
tzframpton Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 I'm lost as well. What exactly do you mean by "cycle" command? The only thing I can think of is cycling insertion points of a Dynamic Block, and I have never known to use Shift or Spacebar to cycle a Dynamic Block. In Revit, the Tab key is what cycles mouse-over object selections. So.... I'm lost as to what the O.P. means by "cycle". What exactly are you "cycling"? Quote
LurcherSpike Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 I think the O.P. is referring to 'cycling' through a number of objects which which are over lying each other to select the right one. The sequence used to be "Ctrl + left click with the cursor over the objects" and "return" when the required object is highlighted. And is now "Shift + space bar + left click with the cursor over the objects" and "return". Quote
tzframpton Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Ahhhhh, yes. Makes sense. Forgot about that. Still, that's kind of a weird question. This is CADTutor.net, not Autodesk.com. This is a forum in which you can gripe about such changes though, like why in the world CO is copy and C is circle. Boggles my mind. C for copy and CR for circle!!! Quote
ReMark Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 DotSoft explains it this way. "Object Cycling has been around since R13, but isn't a widely known ability, perhaps because it's not a command. Whenever you are at the 'Select Objects' prompt and have overlapping objects, simply hold down the Ctrl key as you pick a location. AutoCAD will cycle through the objects at that location, highlighting each one until you accept one and move on." C = Circle CO = Copy Everyone needs to get on board with that. LOL Quote
tzframpton Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 C = Circle CO = Copy Everyone needs to get on board with that. LOL Don't make me drive to CT and smack you. Quote
ReMark Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 I'm ready for you big boy. Bring your shovel too because we're having a snowstorm overnight. You want ham with those eggs or bacon? Quote
tzframpton Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 I think I'll stay put and enjoy my 76 degree warm sunny Friday. Quote
bill_borec Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 I'm with TF...not that anyone was asking! C = COPY and 0 = Circle (that's zero BTW). I use COPY way more than I use CIRCLE. Dumb that C is default alias for CIRCLE! (This might make an interesting chat topic! What are the most/least favorite or used aliases?) Quote
khoshravan Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Isn't it possible to customize Autocad so that: C:Copy and CR: circle? Until reading this post, I thought it is possible but I didn't do in order to respect Autodesk Engineers:lol: Quote
tzframpton Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Of course. My PGP files reflects my gripe. So technically it doesn't matter but it's principle!! Its all about principle!! haha Quote
ReMark Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 How about CC for copy as in "carbon copy"? Quote
edwinprakoso Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 CTRL key is now used for sub-object selection. It's kind of funny why they choose not to try to find other key for that. Like tab in Revit or simply choose from drop down menu in Fusion. I go with CC for copy btw. It's faster to press the same key twice . I use it since 2002 I use ZZ for zoom extend btw... Quote
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