Using the Modify Sub Elements Tool

You can use the Modify Sub Elements tool to manipulate one or more of the points or edges on a selected floor or roof.

  1. Select the floor or roof to modify.
  2. Click Modify | Floors tabShape Editing panelModify Sub Elements.
    Note: When you select the Modify Sub Elements tool, the Options Bar will display an Elevation edit box in which you can enter a common elevation value for all the selected sub elements. This value is the vertical offset between the vertices and the original top face of the floor.
  3. Drag a point or edge to modify the location or elevation.
    Note: If you place the cursor over the floor, you can press Tab to pick specific sub elements. Standard selection methods also apply. See Selecting Multiple Elements.
    • Dragging a blue arrow moves the point vertically.
    • Dragging a red square (shape handle) moves the point horizontally.
  4. Click the text control to enter a precise height value for the selected point or edge.

    The value of the height represents the offset from the original top face of the floor.

    Note: For an edge this means that the center is moved to the specified height, but the relative heights of the 2 ends are maintained.