Centering Boxes and Wedges!

In one of my previous posts, I described how AutoCAD primitive commands such as BOX and WEDGE enable you to easily transition from your familiar 2D world to the exciting world of 3D. With both of those commands, the default functionality feels like you’re drawing a rectangle… with height.

But wait! There’s more! Have you tried the Center option?

Immediately after you launch the BOX or WEDGE command (before picking any points), right-click and choose Center (or type C). The Center option enables you to draw the box or wedge based on the center point rather than a corner point of the base.

Tip: If you want to place the box or wedge exactly between two existing points, you can use the Mid Between 2 Points object snap by pressing Shift right-click and choosing it from the menu or by typing M2P.

The point you pick becomes the center for the base (length and width) as well as the height.

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