How do you use Move command in Draftsight?

How do you rotate an object in DraftSight?

To rotate entities:

  1. Click Modify > Rotate (or type Rotate).
  2. In the graphics area, select entities to rotate.
  3. Press Enter.
  4. Specify the pivot point. …
  5. Enter the rotation angle or specify the Reference option to enter a reference angle, then enter the new angle.

How do I copy and paste in DraftSight?

To copy entities within the drawing, use the Copy or Pattern commands. To paste entities from the clipboard: Click Edit > Paste (or type Paste). The clipboard contents appear attached to the pointer.

How do I edit viewport in DraftSight?

Click in the graphics area or type a value to set the corners of the viewport, or specify the Fit option.



Do one of the following:

  1. Type the name of the Viewport configuration to restore.
  2. Specify the ? option to list Viewport configurations.
  3. Specify the Active model configuration option.

How do you rotate in Draftsight 3D?

To rotate entities in 3D space:

  1. Type Rotate3D at the command prompt.
  2. In the graphics area, select entities to rotate and press Enter.
  3. Click in the graphics area or type 3D coordinates to set the points on the axis (axis of rotation), or specify an option: …
  4. Define the angle of rotation:
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How do I get DraftSight for free?

Here’s a step-by-step on how to access the full free version of DraftSight 2021:

  1. Go to the DraftSight free trial page.
  2. Enter your information and agree to the privacy policy, then click “Start Free Trial”
  3. Click the download button for Windows or Mac.
  4. Open the downloaded file to begin the installation process.

How do I copy a layer in Draftsight?

In the Contents list:

  1. Double-click a category (Blocks, Layers, LineStyles, DimensionStyles, TextStyles, TableStyles, References, or Sheets).
  2. Right-click an item and click Copy.

How do I copy a sketch from Draftsight to Solidworks?

Click Edit > Copy (or type ClipboardCopy). In the graphics area, select entities to copy. Press Enter. The selected entities are added to the clipboard.

How do I create a detail view in Draftsight?

Creating a Detail View / Detail View Profile

  1. Click the Drawing window, and click the Detail View icon. from the Views toolbar (Details subtoolbar).
  2. Click the callout center.
  3. Drag to select the callout radius and click a point to terminate the selection.

How do you use sheets in Draftsight?

Click File > Sheet > Sheet from Template (or type Sheet and specify the Template option). In the Select template from file dialog box, select a *.



To activate a Sheet:

  1. Type Sheet.
  2. Specify the Activate option.
  3. Type the name of the Sheet to activate.

How many viewports can you manipulate independently of the model space?

You have the ability to view up to four viewports at a time in various arrangements.

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