MOVE command in AutoCAD - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

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easy

Complete the command to start moving an object in AutoCAD.

AutoCAD

Type [1] to activate the move command.

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

ACOPY

BMOVE

CROTATE

DSCALE

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Typing COPY instead of MOVE.

Using ROTATE or SCALE commands by mistake.

The MOVE command is used to move objects in AutoCAD. Typing MOVE activates this command.

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medium

Complete the step to select the base point for moving an object.

AutoCAD

After activating MOVE, click on the [1] point to start moving.

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

Areference

Bend

Cbase

Dcenter

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Selecting the wrong point like center or end instead of base.

Confusing base point with reference point.

The base point is the point you pick to move the object from. It acts like a handle.

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hard

Fix the error in the command sequence to move an object by specifying a distance.

AutoCAD

Type MOVE, select object, pick base point, then type [1] to specify distance.

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AOFFSET

BDIST

CLENGTH

D@

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Typing DIST or LENGTH which are not valid here.

Using OFFSET which is a different command.

Typing @ before coordinates tells AutoCAD to move relative to the base point by a specific distance.

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hard

Fill both blanks to complete the command that moves an object 5 units right and 3 units up.

AutoCAD

After selecting the base point, type [1]5,[2] to move the object.

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A5

B3

C@

D0

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Omitting '@' and typing absolute coordinates.

Swapping X and Y values.

Typing @5,3 moves the object 5 units right (X) and 3 units up (Y) relative to the base point.

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hard

Fill all three blanks to move an object using the MOVE command with base point at (2,2) and move it 4 units left and 6 units down.

AutoCAD

Type MOVE, select object, base point [1],[2], then type [3] to move.

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

A2

C@-4,-6

D0

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using positive values for left and down movement.

Forgetting '@' for relative movement.

The base point is at (2,2). Typing @-4,-6 moves the object 4 units left and 6 units down relative to that base point.

Practice

1.

What does the MOVE command do in AutoCAD?

easy

A. It shifts selected objects from one location to another.

B. It copies objects without changing their position.

C. It deletes selected objects from the drawing.

D. It changes the color of selected objects.

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand the purpose of MOVE command

   The MOVE command is designed to relocate objects within the drawing space.

2. Step 2: Compare options with MOVE functionality

   Only It shifts selected objects from one location to another. describes shifting objects, which matches the MOVE command's function.

3. Final Answer:

   It shifts selected objects from one location to another. -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   MOVE = shift objects [OK]

Hint: MOVE shifts objects; it does not copy or delete [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing MOVE with COPY command
• Thinking MOVE deletes objects
• Assuming MOVE changes object properties like color

2.

Which of the following is the correct syntax to start the MOVE command in AutoCAD?

_move, move, MOVE, or mv

easy

A. _move

B. mv

C. move

D. mov

Solution

1. Step 1: Recognize AutoCAD command syntax

   AutoCAD commands often start with an underscore (_) for compatibility across languages.

2. Step 2: Identify the correct command form

   "_move" is the correct syntax to start the MOVE command universally.

3. Final Answer:

   _move -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Use underscore for commands: _move [OK]

Hint: Use underscore (_) before commands for universal syntax [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Typing 'mv' instead of 'move'
• Omitting underscore causing command not found
• Using incorrect abbreviations like 'mov'

3.

You select a rectangle at coordinates (2,3) and use the MOVE command with base point (2,3) and second point (5,7). What will be the new coordinates of the rectangle's lower-left corner?

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A. (2,3)

B. (3,4)

C. (7,10)

D. (5,7)

Solution

1. Step 1: Calculate the move vector

   The move vector is from base point (2,3) to second point (5,7), so vector = (5-2, 7-3) = (3,4).

2. Step 2: Apply move vector to original point

   Original lower-left corner at (2,3) plus vector (3,4) results in (2+3, 3+4) = (5,7).

3. Final Answer:

   (5,7) -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   New point = old point + move vector = (5,7) [OK]

Hint: Add vector (second point - base point) to original coordinates [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Using base point coordinates as new location
• Adding coordinates incorrectly
• Confusing base and second points

4.

When using the MOVE command, you accidentally select the wrong base point. What is the likely result?

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A. The command cancels automatically.

B. Objects get deleted.

C. Objects move to an unexpected location.

D. The MOVE command changes object color.

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand the role of base point in MOVE

   The base point is the reference from which the move vector is calculated.

2. Step 2: Effect of wrong base point

   If the base point is wrong, the move vector is incorrect, so objects move to wrong places.

3. Final Answer:

   Objects move to an unexpected location. -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Wrong base point = wrong move location [OK]

Hint: Choose base point carefully to avoid wrong moves [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Expecting command to cancel on wrong base point
• Thinking objects get deleted
• Assuming color changes after move

5.

You want to move multiple objects so their center aligns exactly at point (10,10). The objects' current centers are at (4,6), (7,8), and (9,5). What base point and second point should you use for the MOVE command on each object?

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A. Base point: (10,10); Second point: (0,0)

B. Base point: object's center; Second point: (10,10)

C. Base point: (0,0); Second point: (10,10)

D. Base point: (10,10); Second point: object's center

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify how to align centers

   To move each object so its center reaches (10,10), use the object's current center as base point.

2. Step 2: Use (10,10) as second point

   The second point is the target location where you want the center to move.

3. Final Answer:

   Base point: object's center; Second point: (10,10) -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Move vector = (10,10) - object's center [OK]

Hint: Base point = current center; second point = target center [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Swapping base and second points
• Using fixed base point (0,0) incorrectly
• Not moving each object individually