1.4.1 - Move Objects - Basic

You can move one or more objects at a specified distance and direction from the originals.
To move objects with precision you use coordinates, object snaps, grid snaps and
Begin the move command via Toolbar icon.

• On Ribbon ► Click Home tab►Modify panel ►click Move icon (Fig.1.4.1.1).

Fig. 1.4.1.1 - Ribbon - Move tool

To move the rectangle (ABCDA), as shown in Fig. 1.4.1.2, from point P1 to point P2 (they define the direction and distance of the movement) :

1. CommandLine prompt says:Select object: Using the mouse Select with your mouse the rectangle (ABCDA), and press ENTER.
2. CommandLine prompt says:Specify baset point : Using the mouse ,select the point P₁.
3. Commandline prompt says:Specify second point or []: Using the mouse ,select the point P₂ to specify the second point of the movement.

You can repeat this as many times as you wish. When you are done, click Enter or Esc.
You have moved the rectangle (ABCDA) from point P₁ to point P₂  ,as shown in Fig.1.4.1.2.
When AutoCAD asks for a "base point or displacement" you can select any point you want as a reference point. Click on the bottom left corner of the rectangle. AutoCAD now asks for a 'second point of displacement', it needs to know now is at which point you want to move it. You can select with the mouse an other point on the screen, or to use relative coordinates.

Fig.1.4.1.2 - Move an object

Using relative coordinates

If you want to move it 20 over and 30 up, using relative coordinates, type @20,30and press ENTER to achieve this. The rectangle will automatically move to its new location.
If you want to move it in a distance 40 and in a direction of 30° , for the second point type <40,30 and press ENTER to achieve this.
The rectangle will automatically move to its new location.