Use Direct Edit

The following workflow applies to all operations after adding a direct edit:

After selecting the green plus sign (Apply) from the min-toolbar to complete the operation, the browser is populated with the direct item entry. A corresponding glyph displays in canvas.

1. Review direct edits.
2. Modify either the direct edit:
   • Double-click on any glyph.
   • Right-click on the glyph and select Edit.
   • Double-click or right-click a browser entry.
3. If desired, add another Direct Edit operation and select Apply.
4. When done, select Cancel to exit the command.

When you apply your edits, a Direct Edit is created. The Direct Edit creates parameter that can be controlled in the Parameters dialog box.

Move workflow example

1. On the ribbon, click 3d Model tab Modify panel Direct Edit .
2. Select Move and then select Faces or Solids from the drop-down menu.
3. Select the items to edit.

   Select a triad handle to specify the move direction. You may drag the handle, enter a parameter name, or precise value for the move distance.

   

4. Use the following as needed:
   • To relocate the triad, select Locate . The Triad appears on your cursor. Place the triad on the new desired location.
   • Control the triad orientation with the World and Local options:
     • To align the triad to the geometry, first select Local, and then select on the mini-toolbar. Local places the triad relative to the face or body selected.
     • To orient the triad with the part origin, select World. With World, the alignment selection is not available.
5. If desired:
   • Select Measure From to control the start location for the distance by selecting existing geometry as a reference. You can measure from most geometry types including sketch and work geometry.
   • Select Snap To to create and maintain alignment with other geometry.
   Note: Associativity across parts in an assembly is not maintained.
6. Select the green plus sign (Apply) from the min-toolbar to complete the operation.

Rotate workflow example

1. On the ribbon, click 3d Model tab Modify panel Direct Edit .
2. Select Rotate and then select Faces or Solids from the drop-down menu.
3. Select the items to edit.

   Select a triad handle to specify the rotation direction. You may drag the handle, enter a parameter name, or a precise value for the rotation angle.

   

4. Use the following as needed:
   • To relocate the triad, select Locate . The Triad appears on your cursor. Place the triad on the new desired location.
   • Control the triad orientation with the World and Local options:
     • To align the triad to the geometry, first select Local, and then select on the mini-toolbar. Local places the triad relative to the face or body selected.
     • To orient the triad with the part origin, select World. With World, the alignment selection is not available.
5. If desired select Snap Parallel to create and maintain parallel alignment with another face. This is a planar face selection only.
   Note: Associativity across parts in an assembly is not maintained.
6. Select the green plus sign (Apply) from the min-toolbar to complete the operation.

Size workflow example

1. On the ribbon, click 3d Model tab Modify panel Direct Edit .
2. Select Size and then select the items to edit.
   Note: The parametric hole feature cannot be resized to avoid inaccuracy in drawing files.
3. Select a modifier from the drop-down list:
   • Select Offset to offset selected faces at a given distance from the selection.
   • Select Diameter to change the size of cylindrical faces. Different sized cylindrical features are changed to the same diameter.
   • Select Radius to change the size of radial faces. Different sized radial features are changed to the same radius.
   Note: The active modifier controls the faces filtered from the selection set.
4. Select and drag the manipulator handle. For example, to change the radius of an object, select the Radius modifier, and drag the manipulator handle or enter a value in the input box.

   

5. Select the green plus sign (Apply) from the min-toolbar to complete the operation.

Delete workflow example

1. On the ribbon, click 3d Model tab Modify panel Direct Edit .
2. Select Delete and then select one or more items to delete.
3. Select the green plus sign (Apply) from the min-toolbar to complete the operation.