Introduction and CAD Question

Hi,

I've been directed towards this list from the modeleng-list. I
recognise a number of the names of contributors to this list as being
folk who also post to the model engineering list.

My main interest is tools and machinery, although steam & clocks
are also interests. I was tempted to come and lurk on this list as
the idea of being able to control a lathe or milling machine from a
computer has obvious benifits. If only I could work out how to do
it. Hopefully I will learn by "reading the mail".

I notice that the heading of this list includes "CAD". I am
trying to teach myself how to use AutoCad in my spare time. I
haven't got very far with it, but can produce simple two
dimensional, dimensioned, drawings. I have what ought to be a
simple question, but I cannot seem to find the answer. How can you
copy items (lines, text, dimensions, etc.) from one layer to
another? All my attempts just duplicate the items on the original
layer! Can it be done? If so how?

I hope this is not too far outside the brief of this list. If it
is please let me know, and I will resume the lurk mode!


Cheers,


Roger Mason, in Hong Kong