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For some grips, the CTRL key gives you additional manipulation options. These are indicated in the grip tips. For
example, the “Width” grip of a wall can maintain either the wall baseline or the opposite face of the wall when dragging.
To switch between these two options, you use the CTRL key. As you make design changes, dynamic dimensions appear,
ensuring that your changes are precise and accurate.
Window dimension grips in Plan view and Model view
Different grips are available, depending on the object type. For example, a wall and a freestanding railing have a direction
(arrow) grip to change the direction of the object. A railing that is attached to a stair or a structural member does not
have a direction grip.
Objects can also have different grips depending on the current view. For example, a structural beam has an additional
“Roll” grip in Model views that is not visible in Plan views. Because rolling a beam is a 3D operation that you can
perform only in an isometric view, it makes no sense to display the Roll grip in Plan views. Similarly, roof and floor
line grips are useful only in a 3D view; therefore, they are displayed only in Model views.
Curtain wall grips in Plan view and Model view
For detailed information about the grips for AutoCAD Architecture objects, refer to the illustrations and descriptions
in the grip-editing sections of the individual object sections.
Grip Tips
For a quick description of the function of a specific grip, you can hover your pointing device over the grip to display
its grip tip. Each grip has its name displayed in the grip tip, for example, “Flip” or “Lengthen.” In some cases, the grip
tip contains additional information about the grip’s function.
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