Copy with base point?

[Toybuilder]

I ran into some momentary confusion while I was trying to cut-and-paste line data from a datasheet DXF as a starting point to model the part in 3D.

When I cut from the datasheet (Drawing) sketch and paste into the 3D model sketch, the pasted location was so far off-screen in the 3D model sketch because the datasheet contained the lines about 6 inches up from the page origin, while my view in the 3D model's sketch was zoomed in to region only about 1/2 inch wide.

I see in the drawing tool that there is a "copy with base point" option for copy -- but I can't seem to use that. The online help does not describe it. How is this invoked? Or is it not what I think it is?

 

[NateLiquidGravity]

Instead of Paste - try using the Paste Stamper which is Ctrl-T by default I think.

 

[Toybuilder]

Instead of Paste - try using the Paste Stamper which is Ctrl-T by default I think.

Ah, that did it! Thanks!

 

[Toybuilder]

So what is copy with base point?

 

[HaroldL]

When you use Copy with base point you are prompted to select a point that will be attached to your cursor when you use Paste Stamper.
Look at the bottom LH status bar of the Alibre window for the prompt. Try it a couple of times and select a different base point each time, you'll see that it could be real handy.