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AutoCAD Architecture 2026
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    About Using Anchors to Change the Position and Orientation of an Opening

    When an opening is anchored to a wall, you can use the anchor to change position and orientation of the opening in relation to the wall.

    Related Concepts

    • About Editing Openings

    Related Tasks

    • To Use Grips to Edit Openings
    • To Change the Shape and Dimensions of an Opening
    • To Flip an Opening Along the X or Y Axis
    • To Change Endcap Style for an Opening
    • To Apply Tool Properties to an Existing Opening
    • To Reposition an Opening
    • To Center an Opening Using Modify Tools
    • To Create an Opening Array Using Modify Tools
    • To Reposition an Opening With Modify Tools
    • To Space Openings Evenly With Modify Tools
    • To Change the Cut Plane Setting for an Opening
    • To Specify the Display of Sills for an Opening
    • To Specify the Display of Custom Block Components of an Opening
    • To Specify the Display of Fill Type for an Opening
    • To Attach Hyperlinks, Notes, and Files to an Opening
    • To Use Anchors to Change the Horizontal Position of an Opening
    • To Use Anchors to Change the Vertical Position of an Opening
    • To Change the Position of an Opening Within a Wall
    • To Change the Orientation of an Opening to a Wall
    • To Change the Location of an Opening

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