ChemDraw User's Manual - CambridgeSoft

The unselected bonds that are attached to theselected atoms are stretched.NOTE: You can also move atoms using the bond tool thatwas used to draw the atom. For more information, see“Moving Atoms” on page 70.Duplicating ObjectsTo duplicate objects with a selection tool:1. Click a selection tool.2. Select the objects.A copy of the object is placed on theClipboard.You can transfer the copy on the Clipboard by thepasting it to the current document, anotherChemDraw document, or a different documenttype.For information about transferring ChemDrawpictures to other types of documents see“Autoscaling” on page 193.Rotating ObjectsTo rotate objects:1. Select the objects to rotate using a selectiontool.The Rotation handle is located on the upperright corner of the selection rectangle3. Ctrl+drag or Option+drag to create a copyand position it.Rotation handle2. Drag the Rotation handle clockwise orcounterclockwise.A copy of the selected objects is moved to thenew position.To duplicate the selected objects and constrain thepositioning of the copy to the same position as theoriginal objects:1. Select a selection tool.2. Select the objects.3. Ctrl+Shift+drag or Option+Shift+drag tocreate a copy and position it.To place a copy of an object on the Clipboard:The screen and Info window indicate themagnitude of the rotation around the center ofthe Selection rectangle.By default, atom labels do not rotate with thestructure.To rotate an atom label with a structure:• Press Ctrl or Command while dragging thestructure.1. Select the objects using a selection tool.2. From the Edit menu, choose Copy.ChemDraw 9 Manipulating Drawings • 113Rotating Objects