How to edit objects with help of Grips in AutoCAD 2015

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a)Open AutoCAD application from desktop shortcut menu.
b)Select new document icon from quick access toolbar and open “ansi-a” template.
c)Now click on model layout tab.
d)Click on “LINE” command from draw panel.
e)Now move the cursor to 4 units in X axis and 2 units in Y axis and pick the line stating point.
f)Now move the cursor 2 units horzontally rights side and pick another point of the line.
g)Like wise above steps move the cursor or cross hair to required points shown bellow image and pick the points to get the required shape.
h)Finally enter “C” to close the line.
i)And draw circle by using Circle command.
j)And draw the center lines.
k)Then apply it’s layers accordingly.

After selecting circle we can observe the selection grip boxes on circle.

2.Now select two center lines also by clicking on it with left mouse button.

3.Now pick the center grip box of circle.

4.Now move the cursor right side horizontally and enter the value “3.5”. Then press Enter key from key board.

5.Now press Esc key to exit from selection set.

6.Now select dimension line of diameter.

7.Now pick this grip box and move the dimension right side of the object.

8.After pick a point then press Esc Key from key board.

9.Now save the drawing by pressing save icon from quick access tools.

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