13. The method of claim 1, wherein the selected graphic object and the underlying graphic object each have an alignment vector, wherein said manipulating step comprises the step of: aligning the selected graphic object with the underlying graphic object by aligning the alignment vectors.
1. A method of operating a computer aided design system in presumptive mode, comprising the steps of: moving a selected graphic object relative to a graphic pointing symbol; determining when the selected graphic object is within a predetermined proximity of an underlying graphic object; manipulating the selected graphic object into a geometric relationship with the underlying graphic object according to predetermined geometric rules; and dynamically updating the geometric relationship based on movement of the graphic pointing symbol while the graphic pointing symbol remains within the predetermined proximity of the underlying graphic object.