Autodesk 00308-011408-9F30A User Guide - Page 287
Parallel Placement of Duplicate Entities
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6 Enter a value in the Minimum Spacing X and Minimum Spacing Y text boxes on the edit bar. These are the increments of length that must be drawn before AutoSketch inserts each instance of the symbol. 7 (optional) Enter a value in the Scaling Factor text box then check the Scaling Factor check box on the edit bar. When this check box is checked, entities are scaled proportionately. When it is unchecked, you must enter separate height and width scaling factors. 8 Draw the pattern of the entity you selected in step 1. Parallel Placement of Duplicate Entities AutoSketch allows you to specify parallel placement of lines, polylines, polygons, circles, and arcs. When you duplicate them, each entity type has similar results. AutoSketch creates a duplicate line, arc, or polyline parallel to the original. Duplicated polygons and circles assume the exact shape of the original except they are larger or smaller. Duplicated arcs and circles share the same centerpoint. You can use either of two methods to create duplicate parallel entities. If you click Duplicate, Parallel on the Draw menu, AutoSketch allows you to specify the original entity in your drawing, then creates a rubber-band parallel duplicate entity. You can visually place the duplicate entity or use any combination of snaps and lock modifiers to help position it exactly. If you click Duplicate, Offset on the Draw menu, AutoSketch allows you to select an entity in your drawing and create and duplicate it at a specific offset distance. AutoSketch displays the Offset Distance text box on the edit bar each time you click Duplicate, Offset on the Draw menu. You can use the existing setting or specify a new one. If you change the Offset Distance setting, the distance you enter remains in affect for future offsets until you change it again, or end the session. Where you position the pointer while clicking on the original entity determines where AutoSketch creates the duplicate entity. For example, positioning the pointer on, but above the original entity creates the duplicate above the original. Parallel Placement of Duplicate Entities | 277