CAP/CAD Command Comparison

CAP / CET

CAP command	How to do it in CET
CopyRotate	1. Select objects to Copy, type A (Paste Selection). 2. Click-and-hold where you would like to place the selection. 3. Drag the mouse to rotate.
MoveRotate	Select the object(s) to move, and drag them to the desired location. Once placed, Click-and-drag on the rotation node on the center of the selection.
Ortho for copying	* Turn on "Use movement aid" in the Control Panel. This will create a pink line to show straight angles while copying. * Use the Arrange menu or Replicate tools to copy multiples in a set direction.
Ortho while placing	* Set Angle Step to 45 or 90 degress in the Control Panel * Use the arrow keys to specify direction * For some tools, set angle in the properties box
Move a specific distance/direction	Select object(s) to move. Select the Position tool. Select a point on the selected objects. Set the distance and angle in the properties box.
Copy a specific distance	* Turn on "Use movement aid" in the Control Panel. This will create a pink line to show straight angles while copying. While movement aid is active, type a distance in the properties box. * Use the Arrange menu or Replicate tools.
Assign Alias	Tools drop-down > Part Tagging. TAG1 = Alias 1, etc.

AutoCAD command	CET Command
Crossing window	Rectangle select (right-to-left)
Fence (crossing line)	Lasso select
Move	Position
Nearest object snap	On curve (graphical snapping found in Edit drop-down menu)
Array	Circular replicate - Tools component tab
X-ref	Import AutoCAD drawing

Key	Description
A	Paste selection - copies selection and it is immediately on the cursor, ready to place
F	Insert favorite
G	Group selected items
L	Lock objects' position
S	Toggle between Single and Group selection mode
R	Position
Shift	Suspend snapping (hold down while placing)
F2	Open Photo Lab
F5	Refresh View
F9	Open Calculations