# Smart Handle Tool

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Smart Handle Tool was introduced in version 7.0.0.
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## Actions

### Select

This action allows you to select a part.

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### Copy in line

This action allows you to copy a part along an axis.

<figure><img src="https://2764382921-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MUSHuV5bThAGZxy7OHb-1972196547%2Fuploads%2Fk4cY0G7ZELqoN21ClIaf%2FEnregistrement%20de%20l%E2%80%99e%CC%81cran%202025-05-29%20a%CC%80%2018.20.12-GIF%20720x720%2015%20ips.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=d7ed7468-60e2-411d-857e-d88a60a31359" alt="" width="360"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Using this tool is performed in 4 steps :&#x20;

1. Click on a part to set it as active
2. Move the mouse along the axis you need to copy

   *↳ Hit ←, ↑ or → to lock along <mark style="color:green;">Green</mark>, <mark style="color:blue;">Blue</mark> or <mark style="color:red;">Red</mark> axis*\
   ↳ Hit `ALT` (on Windows)  or  `COMMAND` (on Mac) to toggle mirroring
3. Click to validate the copy or [enter measure](https://docs.opencutlist.org/smart-draw-tool#entering-measurement)
4. (facultative) Type multiplier or divider\
   \&#xNAN;*↳ Type `*3` for repeating copy*\
   *↳ Type `/3` for dividing move into 3 spaces*

#### Options

* **Measure**:&#x20;
  * External measurement
  * Central measurement
  * Measurement taken between parts
* **Axes**:  Manipulate along the axes of the group or component containing the part
* **Mirror**: Symmetrical copying

### Copy in grid

This action allows you to copy a part in a grid along a plane.

<figure><img src="https://2764382921-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MUSHuV5bThAGZxy7OHb-1972196547%2Fuploads%2Fs4pPxcIHbr0u2SJix5SL%2FEnregistrement%20de%20l%E2%80%99e%CC%81cran%202025-05-29%20a%CC%80%2018.23.19-GIF%20720x720%2015%20ips.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=63a050f5-e656-420d-88c1-939219c47852" alt="" width="360"><figcaption><p>Copy in grid</p></figcaption></figure>

Using this tool is performed in 4 steps :&#x20;

1. Click on a part to set it as active
2. Move the mouse along the plane you need to copy

   ↳ Hit ←, ↑ or → to lock along <mark style="color:green;">Green</mark>, <mark style="color:blue;">Blue</mark> or <mark style="color:red;">Red</mark> plane \
   ↳ Hit `ALT` (on Windows)  or  `COMMAND` (on Mac) to toggle mirroring
3. Click to validate the copy or [enter measure](https://docs.opencutlist.org/smart-draw-tool#entering-measurement)
4. (facultative) Type multipliers or dividers\
   \&#xNAN;*↳ Type `*3,*2` for repeating copy 3 times along <mark style="color:red;">red</mark>, 2 times along <mark style="color:green;">green</mark>*

#### Options

* **Measure**:&#x20;
  * External measurement
  * Central measurement
  * Measurement taken between parts
* **Axes**: &#x20;
  * Manipulate along active axes
  * Manipulate along the axes of the group or component containing the part
  * Manipulate along part axes
* **Mirror**: Symmetrical copying

### Move

This action allows you to move a part along an axis.

<figure><img src="https://2764382921-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MUSHuV5bThAGZxy7OHb-1972196547%2Fuploads%2FHaT1zXaPmIOZb0Dgbojr%2FEnregistrement%20de%20l%E2%80%99e%CC%81cran%202025-05-29%20a%CC%80%2018.28.24-GIF%20720x720%2015%20ips.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=b2618c28-16a4-422f-b876-9489949dd46b" alt="" width="360"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Using this tool is performed in 3 steps :&#x20;

1. Click on a part to set it as active
2. Move the mouse along the direction you need to move\
   \&#xNAN;*↳ Hit ←, ↑ or → to lock along <mark style="color:green;">Green</mark>, <mark style="color:blue;">Blue</mark> or <mark style="color:red;">Red</mark> axis*
3. Click to validate the move or [enter measure](https://docs.opencutlist.org/smart-draw-tool#entering-measurement)

#### Options

* **Measure**:&#x20;
  * External measurement
  * Central measurement
  * Internal measurement
* **Axes**: &#x20;
  * Manipulate along active axes
  * Manipulate along the axes of the group or component containing the part
  * Manipulate along part axes

### Distribute

This action allows you to distribute a part along an axis.

<figure><img src="https://2764382921-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MUSHuV5bThAGZxy7OHb-1972196547%2Fuploads%2FME2zLoVzjwHL9LalG8n0%2FEnregistrement%20de%20l%E2%80%99e%CC%81cran%202025-05-29%20a%CC%80%2018.31.21-GIF%20720x720%2015%20ips.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=2afca09e-4d61-4fb2-af72-f734d77b5825" alt="" width="360"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Using this tool is performed in 4 steps :&#x20;

1. Click on a part to set it as active
2. Click on a first point corresponding to the start of the distribution axis
3. Click on a second point corresponding to the end of the distribution axis or [enter measure](https://docs.opencutlist.org/smart-draw-tool#entering-measurement)
4. (optional) Type the copy multiplier or the space divider

   *↳ Type `*3` for 3 copies or `/4` for 4 spaces, for example*

#### Options

* **Axes**: &#x20;
  * Manipulate along active axes
  * Manipulate along the axes of the group or component containing the part
  * Manipulate along part axes

### Shortcuts

* Use `TAB` or `SHIFT` + `TAB` to navigate forward or backward through actions, respectively.
* Use `CTRL` + `TAB` (on Windows) or `OPTION` + `TAB` (on Mac) to navigate through the first action's modifier.