Build A List of Vertices for Editing

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This routine can be initiated either by picking any edit function (e.g. ID_EDIT_STRETCH button) or simple right-clicking on any vertex.

When you initiate any entity editing routine you will first be prompted to build a list of vertices that you wish to edit.

 

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If Tools > Shift-key Selection is checked, you must hold down the Shift-key to make multiple selections.

By default, selected entities are added to the list, however if the Ctrl-key is held down, selected entities will be removed from the list.

While holding down the Shift-key or Ctrl-key, you can drag open a selection window.

Pressing the space-bar automatically activates the last edit function that was used.

Holding the Alt-key when you right-click automatically repeats the last edit function that was used.

 

This toolbar controls the various functions used in list building.

 

ID_SELECT_OFF Aborts editing.

ID_SELECT_PNT Select vertices by picking one at a time.

ID_SELECT_ENTITY Select vertices by picking groups.

ID_SELECT_WIN Include all entities within the selected window.

Entities will only be selected if the entire entity is contained within the window.

This function can also be activated by holding down the Shift-key or Ctrl-key and dragging open a crossing window.

ID_SELECT_ADD Selected entities will be added to the list.

ID_SELECT_REM Selected entities will be removed from the list.

ID_BUILD_UNDO Undo last selection.

ID_BUILD_REDO Redo the last section.

 

Once you have selected the desired entities, you can either pick any of the edit buttons:

 

ID_EDIT_STRETCH CAD > Edit > Stretch Vertices

ID_EDIT_VMOVE CAD > Edit > Move Vertices to Point

ID_EDIT_VMOVEX CAD > Edit > Move Vertices to X

ID_EDIT_VMOVEY CAD > Edit > Move Vertices to Y

ID_EDIT_VMOVEZ CAD > Edit > Move Vertices to Z

ID_EDIT_VMOVE_PLANE CAD > Edit > Move Vertices to Plane

ID_EDIT_SMOOTH CAD > Edit > Smooth Construction Lines

ID_EDIT_JOIN CAD > Edit > Remove Construction Vertex

ID_EDIT_SUBDIVIDE CAD > Edit > Subdivide Construction Lines

double click on any vertex to execute the highlighted function,

right click for a list of options.

 

Once you have completed any edit operation you have one chance to undo the modifications by selecting

 

ID_BUILD_UNDO Undo

 

You can also restore the same selection set and modify the same set of entities again be selecting

 

ID_BUILD_REDO Redo

 

You can adjust the double click time using

 

Tools > Double Click Time