The
Create Line tool allows you to create curves when you are in the process of creating a new model or adding to an existing model. To access this tool, click
().
The
Create Line command is used to create a line between two coordinates that you specify. Simply click on the coordinates on the model for easy selection.
| Dialog element | Explanation |
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| Coordinate 1 | Specify the coordinate position of the starting point of the line you wish to create.
Either click directly on the model, or type the coordinate position in the dialog input box (e.g.: 5 10 15). |
| Coordinate 2 | Specify the coordinate position of the end point of the line you wish to create.
Either click directly on the model, or type the coordinate position in the dialog input box (e.g.: 5 10 15). Note: Select Absolute if you wish to specify Coordinate 2 as an absolute xyz position, or select Relative if you wish to specify Coordinate 2 by its distance and direction from Coordinate 1.
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| Absolute or Relative |
Allows you to choose whether Coordinate 2 will be located at the absolute specified position, or whether it will be located at a relative distance and direction from Coordinate 1. |
| Automatically create nodes at end points of curve | Select the check box to ensure that a node is created at each end of the curve, after the specified curve is created. |
| Create as | Allows you to simultaneously create a modeling entity and assign properties to it. For example
In some cases you have the option to Create as modeling entity. No properties will be assigned. This option may be appropriate if, for example, you are creating curves to construct a region. You must assign properties to the region, but you don't need to assign properties to the curves. Tip: To change the properties of an entity, click
Change.
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| Filter | The filter helps you select a desired model or mesh entity. When you use a filter, the pointer will snap to the specified entity. |
- Create as
- Allows you to simultaneously create a modeling entity and assign properties to it. For example
- You can create a curve and assign runner properties to it.
- You can create a region and assign part surface properties to it.
In some cases you have the option to Create as modeling entity. No properties will be assigned. This option may be appropriate if, for example, you are creating curves to construct a region. You must assign properties to the region, but you don't need to assign properties to the curves.
Tip: To change the properties of an entity, click Change. - Filter
- The filter helps you select a desired model or mesh entity. When you use a filter, the pointer will snap to the specified entity.