How to scale and Mirror an object in AutoCad
Description:
In this AutoCAD tutorial, you’ll learn how to accurately scale and mirror objects in your drawings – two essential modify commands that save time and improve precision. Whether you’re a beginner or just need a quick refresher, this step-by-step guide will help you master these tools in minutes.
🔧 What you’ll learn:
✔️ How to scale objects by a specific factor (e.g., 2x, 0.5x)
✔️ How to use the Reference option for scaling to a known dimension
✔️ How to mirror objects while keeping or deleting the original
✔️ Tips for controlling mirror text and objects
📌 Key commands covered:
SCALE → MIRROR
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
0:25 – Scaling an object (uniform scale)
0:30 – Using the Reference scale option
1:05 – Mirroring an object (basic usage)
1:45 – Mirror with “Erase source” option
2:10 – Mirroring text without flipping it (MIRRTEXT system variable)
💡 Pro tip: Turn on auto line to select mirror base point and drag while mirroring to temporarily set the opposite point for your mirror line.
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