How to Copy in Draftsight?

Understanding the Copying Process in Draftsight

Copying elements in Draftsight, a powerful CAD software, is essential to efficiently replicate objects, layers, and drawings. This guide will provide detailed steps on how to copy various components within Draftsight, including layers and blocks.

Copying Drawing Entities

To replicate specific entities or objects within your drawing, follow these steps:

1. Select the Copy Command: You can initiate the process by either typing COPY in the command line or selecting the appropriate option from the Home tab.

2. Choose the Entities: Click on the entities you wish to copy. Make sure all desired objects are highlighted.

3. Confirm Selection: Once you’ve selected the objects, press the Enter key. This action adds the chosen entities to the clipboard.

4. Paste the Entities: To place the copied entities back into your drawing, click on the area where you want to insert them. You can execute the paste by choosing Edit and then Paste, or simply by typing Paste in the command line. The copied items will appear attached to your cursor.

5. Position the Copied Entities: Move your cursor to the desired location and click to release the elements.

Copying Layers in Draftsight

If you need to duplicate layers along with the objects they contain, this process outlines how to do it:

1. Access the Layers Panel: Navigate to the Home tab and locate the Layers panel.

2. Use the Copy Function: Click on Copy Objects to New Layer. This option is also found under the layers management tool.

3. Select Objects: Click on the objects that you want to duplicate onto a new layer. Once selected, press Enter.

4. Choose the Destination Layer: Click on an existing object that is located on the layer you wish to copy to.

5. Determining Placement: Specify a base point where the copied objects will originate, and then indicate a second point to determine where they will be placed on the destination layer.

Copying Objects into Other Applications

Draftsight allows users to copy objects to other software, making it versatile for CAD users:

1. Initiate Copying: Click on Edit in the menu bar and select Copy, or type ClipboardCopy into the command line.

2. Select the Objects: Highlight the entities you wish to copy from the graphics area.

3. Finalize the Copy: Press Enter to confirm your selection. These objects will now be stored in your clipboard.

Copying Blocks and Their Specifications

For copying and pasting blocks, the operation is slightly different:

1. Select the Desired Block: Use your mouse to click on the block you want to be copied. You can also create a selection window to encompass multiple blocks.

2. Copy the Block: Press Enter after making your selection to confirm.

3. Paste the Block: To insert the copied blocks, press Ctrl + V on your keyboard. Position your cursor where you want the blocks to be pasted and click.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the keyboard shortcuts for copying in Draftsight?
To copy entities, you can use the keyboard shortcuts Ctrl + C for copying and Ctrl + V for pasting when working with entities from the clipboard.

Can I copy entire layers along with their properties in Draftsight?
Yes, you can copy entire layers along with their properties by copying the objects on the respective layers and pasting them onto a new layer, as outlined previously.

Is it possible to paste to original coordinates in Draftsight?
Absolutely. You can use the Ctrl + Shift + V shortcut or use the paste options from the Clipboard panel to paste objects at their original coordinates in your drawing.