Graphics, Figures & Tables ⇒ Coordinate and scope

[mas]

I have defined a set of coordinates with labels A, B, C and D. I can draw a line between them. If I try to shift the whole diagram within a scope or use shift, nothing happens. It is as if the definitions are not available. Can someone point me to do it correctly?

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\documentclass[x11names,11pt]{article}
\usepackage{tikz}

\begin{document}

\begin{tikzpicture}
  \coordinate (A) at (0,-1) ;
  \coordinate (B) at (2.5,-1.5)  ;
  \coordinate (C) at (-.5,-2.5)  ;
  \coordinate (D) at (-2.5,-1.5) ;

  \draw (A) -- (B) -- (C) -- (D) -- cycle ;
  
  \begin{scope}[yshift=3cm]
    \draw (A) -- (B) -- (C) -- (D) -- cycle ;
  \end{scope}

  \draw[xshift=3cm] (A) -- (B) -- (C) -- (D) -- cycle ;
\end{tikzpicture}

\end{document}

Regards,

sridhar

[localghost]

It makes no sense to shift a path with fixed nodes which have been defined outside the scope environment. You will have to find another method. The pgf/tikZ manual surely has a solution.


Best regards
Thorsten