Placing and Mirroring Office Cubicles Efficiently to Design a Symmetrical Open Workspace Layout

Quickly Position and Mirror Cubicles to Create a Balanced and Organized Open Office Layout

Place and arrange open office cubicles in a digital space. This walkthrough guides you through each step of the process, making it both simple and efficient to create a digital open office environment.

Key Insights

  • The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to place and arrange cubicles in a digital open office space. Users are guided to select a cubicle, place it in the center of the office, and then adjust its position.
  • The article suggests using the 'M' command for moving objects, and recommends maintaining a four feet distance from the wall when placing cubicles.
  • The article highlights the utility of the 'mirror' command in duplicating and arranging multiple cubicles quickly and efficiently, thus simplifying the process of filling an open office with cubicles.

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Now let's place our open office cubicles. Here in our blocks we're looking for cubicle 6-6. Bring that right in and let's click and place it right in the middle of our open office for now.

Click. Okay, now we'll select it and we'll do M for move and we want to grab this bottom left corner of that cubicle. Click one time.

And then we want to click one time on the midpoint of this exterior wall. Click. Now we'll see it's centered, at least the left side of this cubicle is centered in the room.

Now let's move it up. And how far do we want to move it from this wall? I think a good rule of thumb is about four feet. So let's go up exactly four feet.

Enter. All right, so there's one cubicle. And here's the fun part about cubicles.

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Once you have one, the rest go really fast. Let's select one cubicle and type in mirror. M-I-R-R-O-R.

Enter. And we'll click that bottom left corner again. Click and go straight up with our cursor with ortho turned on and click again and click enter.

Now we have two just that fast. Now we will select both and type in mirror. M-I-R-R-O-R.

Enter. And now we'll click on the left side. Click and go straight across with our cursor.

Click again and enter. And just like that we have filled our open office with cubicles.

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Reid Johnson

Reid isn't just someone who knows CAD and BIM; he's a licensed architect and contractor who deeply integrates these technologies into every facet of his career. His hands-on experience as a practitioner building real-world projects provides him with an invaluable understanding of how BIM and CAD streamline workflows and enhance design. This practical foundation led him to Autodesk, where he shared his expertise, helping others effectively leverage these powerful tools. Throughout his professional journey, Reid also dedicates himself to education, consistently teaching university courses and shaping the next generation of design professionals by equipping them with essential CAD skills. His unique blend of practical experience, industry knowledge gained at Autodesk, and passion for teaching positions Reid as a true specialist in BIM and CAD technology, capable of bridging the gap between theory and real-world application.

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