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This method is essentially the same as moving objects in Select mode (clicking and moving the reference point.) However, for OLE drag and drop, the object is dragged - the mouse is kept pressed while moving.
The main advantage of OLE drag and drop is you can copy the selection from one drawing into another, or even from a drawing into another application. You may also use this method to create symbols or blocks by dragging into the Library palette or Block palette. See Blocks and . Library.
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Warning: The behavior of snap modes is slightly unusual when you are moving an object using OLE drag and drop. It is therefore not a recommended method for moving objects that require precise placement.
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