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Chapter 6 – Editing With GripsChapter 6 – Editing With Grips

Get a Grip!Get a Grip!

What are Grips?What are Grips? Small squares displayed Small squares displayed

on an object at its on an object at its definition pointsdefinition points when when selected by the mouse.selected by the mouse.

Quick and easy way to Quick and easy way to edit objects.edit objects.

Number and location of Number and location of grips depends on object grips depends on object selected.selected.

Allows object editing as following;Allows object editing as following;

Stretch Stretch Move Move Copy Copy Mirror Mirror

Rotate Rotate Scale Scale Change Change PropertiesProperties

Grip StatusGrip StatusGrip Status Classification;Grip Status Classification; Cold – not displayedCold – not displayed

object not selectedobject not selected object not highlightedobject not highlighted grip can be snapped togrip can be snapped to

Warm – displayed in blueWarm – displayed in blue select objectselect object object highlightsobject highlights

Hot – displayed in redHot – displayed in red select objectselect object object highlightsobject highlights grip selectedgrip selected object can be editedobject can be edited

Hover – displayed in greenHover – displayed in green object selectedobject selected object highlightedobject highlighted When mouse hovers over grip When mouse hovers over grip

of selected object.of selected object.

HoverHover

General EditingGeneral EditingGeneral Procedures for Editing with Grips:General Procedures for Editing with Grips:

Select object to edit with mouse.Select object to edit with mouse. Object will highlightObject will highlight Grips will appear Grips will appear blueblue (warm) (warm)

Hover over desired grip. Grip will Hover over desired grip. Grip will turn turn greengreen when mouse is properly when mouse is properly positioned to acquire grip.positioned to acquire grip.

Acquire the grip or grips required Acquire the grip or grips required for the edit (left mouse click). Use for the edit (left mouse click). Use [Shift][Shift] to acquire multiple grips. to acquire multiple grips. Object remains highlightedObject remains highlighted Selected grips will turn Selected grips will turn redred (hot) (hot)

Perform the edit.Perform the edit.

General EditingGeneral EditingGeneral Procedures for Editing with Grips:General Procedures for Editing with Grips:

Multiple grips selected by depressing Multiple grips selected by depressing [Shift][Shift] key during grip key during grip selection.selection.

Number of grips selected affects outcome of edit.Number of grips selected affects outcome of edit. Particular grip selected also affects edit result.Particular grip selected also affects edit result.

3 Grips Selected3 Grips Selected1 Grip Selected1 Grip Selected

Grips - StretchGrips - Stretch

STRETCHSTRETCH ModeMode – default mode for grip editing. – default mode for grip editing. Similar to Similar to STRETCHSTRETCH command, but allows command, but allows CopyCopy option. option. One or more grips can be selected – Unselected grips remain One or more grips can be selected – Unselected grips remain

stationary, selected grips are moved. Geometry between stationary, selected grips are moved. Geometry between selected and unselected grips is stretched.selected and unselected grips is stretched.

To select multiple grips, the To select multiple grips, the [Shift][Shift] key must be depressed key must be depressed during selection.during selection.

After grip selection, a After grip selection, a base point gripbase point grip is selected from is selected from displayed grips (blue or red), and command line responds;displayed grips (blue or red), and command line responds;

Command:Command:

** STRETCH **** STRETCH **

Specify stretch point or [Base point/Copy/Undo/eXit]:Specify stretch point or [Base point/Copy/Undo/eXit]:

Grips - StretchGrips - Stretch

Command:Command:

** STRETCH **** STRETCH **

Specify stretch point or [Base point/Copy/Undo/eXit]:Specify stretch point or [Base point/Copy/Undo/eXit]:

Stretch point - pick point and base grip stretches to new point.Stretch point - pick point and base grip stretches to new point.

CCopyopy – makes copies of stretched portions of object. – makes copies of stretched portions of object.

BBase Pointase Point – allows selction of any point (grip, osnap, – allows selction of any point (grip, osnap, keyboard entry) as new base point for stretching. keyboard entry) as new base point for stretching.

Demo: Stretch ModeDemo: Stretch Mode

Load file Load file Grip_Demo.dwgGrip_Demo.dwg Demonstrate Grip Stretch ModeDemonstrate Grip Stretch Mode

Stretch with single gripStretch with single grip Stretch with multiple gripsStretch with multiple grips CopyCopy New base pointNew base point

Exercise 1:Exercise 1:

Create 2 identical rectangles as shown in blue (use Create 2 identical rectangles as shown in blue (use COPYCOPY). ). Use grips to stretch each rectangle into the shapes shown in Use grips to stretch each rectangle into the shapes shown in

pink and green (pink is exactly twice the width of blue).pink and green (pink is exactly twice the width of blue).

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Grips - MoveGrips - Move

MOVE ModeMOVE Mode - Allows entire object to be moved. - Allows entire object to be moved.

Method 1: Method 1: Shortcut MenuShortcut Menu Select object to highlight it.Select object to highlight it. Select Select MoveMove from shortcut menu. from shortcut menu. Select base point and new location point.Select base point and new location point.

Method 2: Method 2: Quick DragQuick Drag Select object to highlight it.Select object to highlight it. Reselect object with left mouse (not on grip) Reselect object with left mouse (not on grip)

and drag to new location.and drag to new location.

Grips - MoveGrips - Move

MOVE ModeMOVE Mode - Allows entire object to be moved. - Allows entire object to be moved.

Method 3: Method 3: Mid/Center/Insert DragMid/Center/Insert Drag Move mode is automatically activated if particular grips Move mode is automatically activated if particular grips

are selected;are selected; Midpoint grip on lineMidpoint grip on line Center grip on circle, arc, or ellipseCenter grip on circle, arc, or ellipse Insert grip from text or blockInsert grip from text or block

Demo: Move ModeDemo: Move Mode

Load file Load file Grip_Demo.dwgGrip_Demo.dwg Demonstrate Grip Move ModeDemonstrate Grip Move Mode

Shortcut MenuShortcut Menu Quick DragQuick Drag Mid/Center/Insert DragMid/Center/Insert Drag

Grips - CopyGrips - Copy

COPY ModeCOPY Mode - Allows entire object to be Copied. - Allows entire object to be Copied.

Method 1: Method 1: Shortcut MenuShortcut Menu Allows copy & paste options similar to MS Allows copy & paste options similar to MS

Office. Office. ImportantImportant: this method can be used to : this method can be used to copy objects from one drawing to another!copy objects from one drawing to another!

Select objects to highlight them and right click Select objects to highlight them and right click for shortcut menu.for shortcut menu.

Select Select CopyCopy to place copy of objects in buffer. to place copy of objects in buffer. Select Select PastePaste to paste objects from buffer. to paste objects from buffer. Copy with Base PointCopy with Base Point allows insertion point to allows insertion point to

be selected for better control. be selected for better control.

Grips - CopyGrips - Copy

COPY ModeCOPY Mode - Allows entire object to be copied. - Allows entire object to be copied.

Method 2: Method 2: QuickQuick DragDrag CopyCopy Select objects to highlight them.Select objects to highlight them. Reselect object with left mouse and hold (not on grip), Reselect object with left mouse and hold (not on grip),

depress depress [Ctrl][Ctrl] key and drag to new location. key and drag to new location.

Grips - CopyGrips - Copy

COPY ModeCOPY Mode - Allows entire object to be copied. - Allows entire object to be copied.

Method 3: Method 3: Copy Selection - Identical toCopy Selection - Identical to COPYCOPY command command Select objects to highlight them.Select objects to highlight them. Right click for shortcut menu and Right click for shortcut menu and

choose choose Copy SelectionCopy Selection.. Pick a base point and then choose 2Pick a base point and then choose 2ndnd

point for displacement.point for displacement. Multiple copy is enabled.Multiple copy is enabled.

Demo: Copy ModeDemo: Copy Mode

Load file Load file Grip_Demo.dwgGrip_Demo.dwg Demonstrate Grip Copy ModeDemonstrate Grip Copy Mode

Shortcut MenuShortcut Menu Quick Drag CopyQuick Drag Copy Copy SelectionCopy Selection

Exercise 2:Exercise 2: Create a rectangle and circle as shown in blue below.Create a rectangle and circle as shown in blue below. Use grips with the Use grips with the Copy SelectionCopy Selection option to create the pink option to create the pink

rectangles using a single edit.rectangles using a single edit. Use grips with the Use grips with the Copy with Base PointCopy with Base Point and and PastePaste options options

to create the pink circles.to create the pink circles.

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Grips - RotateGrips - RotateROTATE ModeROTATE Mode - Allows entire object to be rotated. - Allows entire object to be rotated. Method 1: Method 1: Shortcut Menu - Identical toShortcut Menu - Identical to ROTATEROTATE command command

Select object to highlight it.Select object to highlight it. Select Select ROTATEROTATE from shortcut menu. from shortcut menu. Select base point and enter angle or Reference option.Select base point and enter angle or Reference option.

Method 2: Method 2: Rotate with Multiple CopyRotate with Multiple Copy Select object to highlight it.Select object to highlight it. Pre-select base point by selecting base grip.Pre-select base point by selecting base grip. Select Select ROTATEROTATE from shortcut menu. from shortcut menu. Select Select COPYCOPY from shortcut menu. from shortcut menu. Enter angle or rotate option consecutively for each rotated Enter angle or rotate option consecutively for each rotated

copy desired.copy desired.

Demo: Rotate ModeDemo: Rotate Mode

Load file Load file Grip_Demo.dwgGrip_Demo.dwg Demonstrate Grip Rotate ModeDemonstrate Grip Rotate Mode

Shortcut MenuShortcut Menu Rotate with Multiple CopyRotate with Multiple Copy

Exercise 3:Exercise 3:

Create a line and circle as shown in blue below.Create a line and circle as shown in blue below. Use grips with the Use grips with the ROTATEROTATE and and COPYCOPY options to create options to create

multiple rotated copies in a single operation as shown. multiple rotated copies in a single operation as shown.

Grips – Other OptionsGrips – Other Options

Grips can also be used to:Grips can also be used to: Mirror objectsMirror objects Scale objectsScale objects

These options are accessible through the shortcut menu.These options are accessible through the shortcut menu. These are less commonly used and won’t be discussed.These are less commonly used and won’t be discussed. You can experiment on your own if interested.You can experiment on your own if interested.

Grips - PropertiesGrips - Properties

Properties Command Grips allow properties of an object Grips allow properties of an object

to be modified.to be modified. Select object to display grips. Select object to display grips. Select Select PROPERTIESPROPERTIES from the from the

shortcut menu. shortcut menu. Other Methods: Other Methods:

Command: Command: PRPROPERTIESOPERTIES Toolbar menu (toggles on/off).Toolbar menu (toggles on/off).

Grips - PropertiesGrips - Properties

The control buttons on the The control buttons on the PropertiesProperties and and LayersLayers tool bars tool bars can also be used to modify properties of selected objects.can also be used to modify properties of selected objects.

Layer ControlLayer Control Color ControlColor Control

Linetype ControlLinetype Control Line Weight ControlLine Weight Control Select objects to display their grips. Select objects to display their grips. Select control button item and objects will inherit those Select control button item and objects will inherit those

properties.properties.

Example:Example: select objects then select a color from select objects then select a color from Color Color ControlControl. Selected objects will inherit that color, but remain . Selected objects will inherit that color, but remain on their original layers.on their original layers.

Demo: PropertiesDemo: Properties

Load file Load file Grip_Demo.dwgGrip_Demo.dwg Demonstrate changing properties.Demonstrate changing properties.

PROPERTIESPROPERTIES on shortcut menu. on shortcut menu. Transfer properties using Properties Toolbar.Transfer properties using Properties Toolbar.

Show single object selectionShow single object selection Show multiple object selectionShow multiple object selection Show BYLAYER vs by propertyShow BYLAYER vs by property

Grips – Match PropertiesGrips – Match Properties

Matching Properties Properties of objects can be transferred from object to object.Properties of objects can be transferred from object to object. Such properties include;Such properties include;

Command: Command: MATCHPROPMATCHPROP Specify source object.Specify source object. Specify destination object or select Specify destination object or select SettingsSettings option to option to

determine which properties get transferred.determine which properties get transferred.

Color Layer Linetype Linetype scale Line weight

DEMO – Match PropertiesDEMO – Match Properties

Show Show MATCHPROPMATCHPROP command command To match layer propertiesTo match layer properties To match linetype scaleTo match linetype scale

Exercise 4Exercise 4

Set up the following layers: Set up the following layers: Use the 0-layer to create 3 circles Use the 0-layer to create 3 circles

as in figure as in figure AA. . Then use the Then use the PROPERTIESPROPERTIES

Figure AFigure A Figure BFigure B Figure CFigure C

NameName ColorColor LinetypeLinetype

Layer 1Layer 1 blueblue ContinuousContinuous

Layer 2Layer 2 redred CenterCenter

Layer 3Layer 3 yellowyellow HiddenHidden

Finally, use the Finally, use the MATCHPROPMATCHPROP command to create image command to create image CC. .

command and command and PROPERTIESPROPERTIES toolbar to individually change toolbar to individually change the properties for each object as shown in the properties for each object as shown in BB. .

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The End!The End!

RETIRED RETIRED MATERIALMATERIAL

Grip SettingsGrip Settings

Use the Use the Selection TabSelection Tab of the of the OptionsOptions dialog box to alter the dialog box to alter the visual character and operation of grips. visual character and operation of grips.

DDMenu:DDMenu: ToolsTools >> OptionsOptions

Allows modification of:Allows modification of: Grip SizeGrip Size Grip ColorGrip Color Grips within BlocksGrips within Blocks

(not recommended)(not recommended)

Grips - CopyGrips - Copy

COPY ModeCOPY Mode - Allows entire object to be copied. - Allows entire object to be copied.

Method 3: Method 3: Move Multi-CopyMove Multi-Copy Select object to highlight it.Select object to highlight it. Pre-select base point by selecting a grip.Pre-select base point by selecting a grip. Select Select MoveMove from shortcut menu. from shortcut menu. Depress Depress [Shift][Shift] while selecting new location point. A while selecting new location point. A

copy will be made.copy will be made. Additional copies can be placed at other points by Additional copies can be placed at other points by

releasing releasing [Shift][Shift] and picking new points. and picking new points. If If [Shift][Shift] remains depressed while selecting new point, remains depressed while selecting new point,

consecutive copies will be made using the initial offset.consecutive copies will be made using the initial offset.

Exercise 2:Exercise 2:

Create a rectangle and circle as shown in blue below.Create a rectangle and circle as shown in blue below. Use grips with the Use grips with the MOVEMOVE option and option and [Shift][Shift] key to create key to create

the pink copies. Each group should be copied with a single the pink copies. Each group should be copied with a single edit.edit.

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Grips - ScaleGrips - Scale

SCALE ModeSCALE Mode - Allows object to be scaled. - Allows object to be scaled. Method 1: Method 1: Shortcut Menu (Shortcut Menu (identical to SCALE commandidentical to SCALE command))

Select object to highlight it.Select object to highlight it. Select Select SCALESCALE from shortcut menu. from shortcut menu. Select base point and enter scale factor or Reference Select base point and enter scale factor or Reference

option.option.

Method 2: Method 2: Scale with Multiple CopyScale with Multiple Copy Select object to highlight it.Select object to highlight it. Pre-select base point by selecting base grip.Pre-select base point by selecting base grip. Select Select SCALESCALE from shortcut menu. from shortcut menu. Select Select COPYCOPY from shortcut menu. from shortcut menu. Enter scale factor or Base point option or Reference option Enter scale factor or Base point option or Reference option

consecutively for each scaled copy desired.consecutively for each scaled copy desired.

Demo: Scale ModeDemo: Scale Mode

Load file Load file Grip_Demo.dwgGrip_Demo.dwg Demonstrate Grip Scale ModeDemonstrate Grip Scale Mode

Shortcut MenuShortcut Menu Scale with Multiple CopyScale with Multiple Copy

Grips - MirrorGrips - Mirror

MIRROR ModeMIRROR Mode - Allows object to be Mirrored. - Allows object to be Mirrored. Method 1: Method 1: Shortcut MenuShortcut Menu

Select object to highlight it.Select object to highlight it. Pre-select base point by selecting base grip (required).Pre-select base point by selecting base grip (required). Select Select MIRRORMIRROR from shortcut menu. from shortcut menu. Enter 2Enter 2ndnd point for mirror line or Base point option. point for mirror line or Base point option. A copy will only be created if the Copy option is A copy will only be created if the Copy option is

chosen, in which case multiple copy is enabled.chosen, in which case multiple copy is enabled.

Demo: Mirror ModeDemo: Mirror Mode

Load file Load file Grip_Demo.dwgGrip_Demo.dwg Demonstrate Grip Mirror ModeDemonstrate Grip Mirror Mode

Shortcut MenuShortcut Menu

Exercise 4:Exercise 4:

Create a line and arc as shown Create a line and arc as shown in blue.in blue.

Use grips with the Use grips with the MIRRORMIRROR option to create the mirrored arc option to create the mirrored arc shown in yellow.shown in yellow.

Use grips with the Use grips with the ROTATEROTATE and and multiple multiple COPYCOPY options to create options to create the pink petals shown (Angle the pink petals shown (Angle between each petal is 60between each petal is 60).).

Grips - PropertiesGrips - Properties

Grips can be used to change object Grips can be used to change object properties.properties.

Select objects to display their grips. Select objects to display their grips. Select Select PROPERTIESPROPERTIES from the from the

shortcut menu.shortcut menu.

Properties Command

Grips - PropertiesGrips - Properties

Properties Command - Other Methods: Other Methods: Command: Command: PRPROPERTIESOPERTIES

Properties pallette will display.Properties pallette will display. Then select objects.Then select objects.

Toolbar menu - toggles properties Toolbar menu - toggles properties pallette on/off.pallette on/off.

Exercise 5:Exercise 5:

Create 3 new layers:Create 3 new layers: Create 3 rectangles using Create 3 rectangles using

default 0 layer (shown in default 0 layer (shown in black).black).

Use PROPERTIES from Use PROPERTIES from shortcut menu to put 1shortcut menu to put 1stst rectangle on RED layer.rectangle on RED layer.

Use layer controls to put 2Use layer controls to put 2ndnd and 3and 3rdrd rectangles on the rectangles on the GREEN and YELLOW GREEN and YELLOW layers respectively.layers respectively.

NameName ColorColor LinetypeLinetype

YELLOWYELLOW yellowyellow ContinuousContinuous

GREENGREEN greengreen CenterCenter

REDRED RedRed HiddenHidden