The Symbol Pick up mode “picks up” any symbol already inserted into the drawing and makes it the active symbol. This avoids having to locate and select the symbol in the Resource Browser.
To pick up and place a symbol:
1. Click the Symbol Insertion tool from the Basic palette.
2. Click Symbol Pick up mode.
3. Click a symbol in the drawing.
The symbol becomes the active symbol. Note that the symbol clicked on is not highlighted (selection handles do not display).
Either the Standard Insertion mode or Offset Insertion mode is automatically enabled, depending on the last mode used. Select a different insertion mode, if desired.
4. Insert the symbol according to the instructions for that mode.
To switch to Symbol Pick up mode quickly, press and hold the Option (Mac) or Alt (Windows) key while the Symbol Insertion tool is active, and then click on the desired symbol. The selected symbol is now ready to be inserted into the drawing.
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