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CAD tab command groups

The CAD tab is divided into seven logical command groups as shown below:

Dimension

Distance	Constructs a simple linear dimension between two points.
Chain	Constructs a chain dimension along a line that is parallel to the X axis.
Datum	Constructs a series of dimensions from a datum point parallel to the X axis.
Run	Constructs a run of accumulative dimensions along a line that is parallel to the X axis.

Block	Collects the selected items into a single named Block item.
Insert Block	Inserts a copy of a named or selected Block.
Insert*	Inserts a copy of Block items into the current overlay.
Explode	Separates the items in the selected Blocks, allowing them to be individually edited.

Divide Distance	Divides a distance with equally spaced lines.
Divide Path	Draws divisions at regular intervals along a path.

Path	Copies the selected items along a path.
Polar	Copies the selected items in a circular or polar array.
Rectangular	Copies the selected items in a rectangular array.

Create	Collects the selected items together to form a new Assembly item.
Edit	Adds or removes items from the selected Assembly item.
Select	Select items contained in an Assembly item.


Join LineStrings	Joins selected LineString items together with a tolerance.
Join	Joins two selected LineString items together.
Trim/Extend	Trims or extends the ends of LineString items.
Trim and Join	Trims and joins the selected LineString item to another.


Delete Path	Removes part of the selected item.
Move Path	Moves a path within the selected item.
Delete Segment	Deletes a segment from a LineString item.
Move Segment	Moves a segment within a LineString or Polygon item.


Append	Draws a line, appending it onto any selected line.
Reprofile LineString	Re-routes a portion of an existing LineString item.
Facet	Replaces curved geometry segments with shorter straight segments.
Chamfer	Inserts a chamfer at a snapped vertex.
Fillet	Inserts a circular blend at a vertex.
Smooth Midpoint	Smoothes geometry, keeping segment mid-points fixed.
Smooth Vertex	Smoothes geometry, keeping vertices fixed.


Align to Axes	Aligns the selected geometry to the coordinate reference system.
Align to Geometry	Adjusts the selected geometry to right-angles.

Snap Grid	Sets up a snapping grid in the current window.
X (Snap X)	Collects X position for a compound snap.
Y (Snap Y)	Collects Y position for a compound snap.
Z (Snap Z)	Collects Z position for a compound snap.
Calibrate Digitiser	Defines the mapping from positions on the digitiser to positions in the world.

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