Modifying Forms

Forms can be modified directly by using the 3D control arrows, and by adding, deleting, and modifying edges and profiles.

When a form is selected in the conceptual design environment, the following modification tools are available.

Panel Tool Description
Selection Modify Complete an action in the drawing area.
Draw Line tools Create unconstrained and reference-based forms. See Unconstrained and Referenced-Based Forms.
Element Element Properties Defines instance and type properties.
Mode Edit Profile Modifies the sketch on which the form is based. See Modifying Form Profiles.
Form Create Form Creates solid forms. See Accessing the Create Form Tool.
  Solid Form Creates a solid form or changes a void form to a solid. See Creating Solid Forms.
  Void Form Creates a void form or changes a solid form to a void. Creating Void Forms.
Divide Divide Surface Divides a surface. See Rationalizing Surfaces.
Form Element X-Ray Shows/hides the underlying geometric skeleton of a form, making it easier to select form elements. See X-Ray Mode.
  Add Edge Adds edges to a form. See Adding an Edge to a Form.
  Add Profile Adds profiles to a form. See Adding a Profile to a Form.
  Dissolve Removes the surfaces of a form. See Dissolving Form Elements.
  Lock Profiles Keeps the form locked to the top and bottom profiles. See Profiles.
  Unlock Profiles Unlocks the form. See Profiles.
  Pick New Host Moves the form to a new host. See Rehosting Forms.

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