Sets options for defining a new path.
Sketch Properties
Displays the Sketch Properties Dialog in which you can view properties for the path.
Finish Path
Displays the path in the active view and returns to the model with the place trench feature still enabled.
Cancel
Cancels the changes you made and returns you to the model.
Edit
Modifies and moves the existing path. When you initially create a path, this option is available only after you place at least two points in the path. You can select the segment, turn, or multiple segments to which to make modifications.
Create
Sketches the path or add segments to an existing path.
Reference Point
Specifies that you are currently defining the first point of the path segment.
End Point (Straight Line)
Specifies that you are currently defining the second point of a straight path segment.
Path Type
Specifies the type of line for the current segment in the path. To change the segment type, click a new type in the Line Type list.
Line Type Options
Line
Defines the line type for the segment to be a straight line.
Arc by 3 Points
This option is currently not supported by the software.
Arc by End Point
This option is currently not supported by the software.
Elliptical Arc
This option is currently not supported by the software.
Plane
Activates options for selecting a working plane for the path.
Working Plane Options
Plan Plane
Defines the work surface as the XY plane.
Elevation Plane: East-West
Defines the work surface as the XZ plane.
Section Plane: North-South
Defines the work surface as the YZ plane.
Plane by Turn
Defines the work surface as the plane defined by an existing turn. You select the turn to set the plane.
Plane by Three Points
Defines the work surface using three points that you define.
No Plane
Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place to any plane.
Lock Angle
Locks or unlocks the Angle box. Locking the corresponding angle value creates a constraint along which the selected turn angle can be moved.
Angle
Specifies the angle for the turn.
Lock Length
Locks or unlocks the Length box.
Length
Specifies the length of the selected path segment.
Turn Type
This option is currently not supported by the software.