- Change to a side or isometric view.
- Select a part or pipe segment.
- Select the elevation grip to use.
- If the part or pipe segment is connected to another object, specify whether and how to maintain connectivity:
If you want to… then… maintain connectivity by adjusting only pipe fittings and segments, and retain the current locations of parts proceed to the next step. maintain connectivity by adjusting all objects, including parts press Ctrl. break connectivity press Ctrl twice. - Specify the new elevation:
If you want to… then… specify the new overall elevation relative to a point on the part or segment (for example, the centerline) press Tab as many times as needed to activate the appropriate input field, and then enter the resulting dimension. Press Enter. raise or lower the elevation by a specified dimension drag the cursor to begin raising or lowering the elevation. Press Tab as many times as needed to activate the appropriate input field, and then enter the relative dimension. Press Enter.
Tip: To use the dimension input fields, both dynamic input(
on the status bar) and the Dimension Input drafting setting must be turned on (default). If you have turned them off, you can specify the new elevation by dragging the cursor and specifying a point in the drawing, or by entering the coordinates in the command window.