You can use the Modify Sub Elements tool to manipulate one or more of the points or edges on a selected element.
Video: Shape Editing Elements
Note: Shape edited elements may contain many points. Consider turning off the display of shape edit points on preview and selection to increase performance.
Click Modify|<Element> tabShape Editing panel drop-down(Preview Points).
For additional information see:
Show Shape Edit Control Points.
To Modify the shape of an element:
- Select the element to modify.
- Click Modify | <element> tabShape Editing panelModify Sub Elements.
- Drag a point or edge to modify the location or elevation.
Note: If you place the cursor over the element, you can press
Tab to pick specific sub elements. Standard selection methods also apply. See
Select Multiple Elements.
- Elevation of the point or edge is displayed when selected. The elevation reported is based on the Elevation Base setting on the Modify Sub elements panel.
- Dragging a blue arrow moves the point vertically.
- Click the text control or use the Elevation box on the Modify Sub Elements panel to enter a precise height value for the selected point or edge.
The value of the height represents the offset from Elevation Base.
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.