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Editing Box-Based Objects

Editing Box-Based Objects

Objects are considered box-based when they
can be edited similar to CAD boxes using The behavior of the edit handles may
their edit handles. depend on the currently active Edit
Behavior. See “Defaults, Preferences, and
Box-based objects are similar to closed Edit Behaviors” on page 208.
polyline-based objects, but must always have
four sides with right-angled corners.
Extend Move
In addition to the CAD Box tools, Text
objects, many library symbols, CAD blocks,
pictures and images are examples of box-
based objects. Resize

Rotate

• Click and drag the Move handle to move
the object according to the currently

active Edit Behavior . See “Defaults,
Preferences, and Edit Behaviors” on page
208.
• Movement may be limited or stopped by
other objects or Snap Behaviors. Move
restrictions can be overridden by holding
down the Ctrl key while dragging. See
“Unrestricted Movement” on page 249.
Using the Edit Handles

When selected, a box-based object displays
ten edit handles. Unlike polylines, boxes
must always have four sides with right-
angled corners.
Any action performed using the edit handles • T h e f o u r Resize handles located at each
can be cancelled by pressing the Esc key or corner are used to increase or decrease
any two mouse buttons at the same time.
the size of the object.

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