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Intergraph Smart 3D Compartmentation

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  1. Click Select .

  2. Select the volume for which you want to modify the path.

    SHARED Tip You can modify the path for volumes created with Place Volume Along Path Command , but not for volumes created with other volume commands.

  3. On the ribbon, click Path to view the Edit Path ribbon.

  4. To add one or more segments to the path, click Create.

  5. Click the point on the existing path at which you want to insert the new segment.

    • You can use PinPoint Command , Point Along Command, and the SmartSketch relationship indicators when defining your path.

    • You can change the plane for the path by selecting a different plane in the Plane list.

    • To change the segment from a straight line to an arc, click Arc by 3 Points in the Path Type list, and then click three points to define the arc.

    • To switch back to a straight line after sketching an arc, click Line in the Path Type list.

    • To break the path, click No Line in the Path Type list.

  6. Click to place other points and add to the path as needed.

    SHARED Tip To change the turn type for the corner, click a different turn type in the Turn Type list, and define the dimensions for the turn in the Value box. 

  7. After you place all the points for the new segments, click Finish to view the Place Volume Along Path ribbon.

  8. Click Finish.

  • The software does not require that you close the path for a volume. You can end the path wherever you want. 

  • You can click Edit on the ribbon to change the segment or modify the path further.

  • To manually set the angle and length for a segment of the path, change the values in the Angle and Length boxes on the ribbon.