Cross-shaped cursor is one of the main elements of the interface of the car. With it, the selection, drawing and editing operations are performed.
Consider its role and properties in more detail.
Appointment of a cross-shaped cursor in the AutoCAD graphic field
Read on our portal: how to add dimensions in autocadusThe crucular cursor performs many functions in the working space of the auto channel. He is, a kind, sight, in whose field all drawn objects fall.
Cursor as a selection tool
Move the cursor on the segment and click the LKM - the object will be highlighted. Using the cursor, you can select a frame object. Indicate the initial and end point of the frame so that all the necessary objects can be completely in its area.
By clicking in a free field and hold down the LCM, you can circle all the necessary objects, after which they will become dedicated.
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Cursor as a drawing tool
Place the cursor in those places where the nodal points or the beginning of the object will be.
Activate binding. Favoring the "sight" to other objects, you can draw drawing, tosing to them. Read more about bindings on our website.
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Cursor as editing tool
After the object is drawn and highlighted, using the cursor you can change its geometry. Highlight the hub points of the object using the cursor and move them in the desired direction. Similarly, you can stretch the ribs of the shape.
Cursor Setup
Go to the program menu and select "Parameters". On the Selection tab, you can specify several cursor properties.
Set the cursor magnitude, moving the slider in the section "Size of the Break". Set the color to highlight the window at the bottom.
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You got acquainted with basic actions that cannot be performed without the help of a cross-shaped cursor. In the process of studying the auto channel, you can use the cursor for more complex operations.