Select
Selects an existing geometric construction object, such as a curve or surface, to edit or delete.
Add
Selects geometry that defines a new geometric construction. Used with the numbered options listed below.
Delete
Deletes a selected geometric construction.
Cancel
Cancels the macro, closes the geometric construction ribbon and the Geometric Construction Palette Dialog, and then returns to the main command ribbon.
Close
Verifies the validity of values selected for the options, closes the geometric construction ribbon and the Geometric Construction Palette Dialog, and then returns to the main command ribbon. The selected values are still available when you click again on the main command ribbon.
Geometric Construction
Displays the current geometric construction interface. You can also select a different, recently-used interface or More.
More
Opens the Select Geometric Construction dialog. For a new geometric construction, all interfaces delivered with the software are available. For an existing geometric construction, only similar interface types are available.
Geometric constructions displaying only in the Select Geometric Construction dialog are not intended for general usage. You should first consult your Hexagon support representative before using these geometric constructions.
1
Specifies the reference plane for the polyline.
2
Specifies a reference plane or object along the selected reference axis (Y reference or Z reference) for Point #1 Coord. This option is only available when Y reference or Z reference is selected for Point #1 Coord.
3
Specifies a reference plane or object normal to the selected axis for Point #1 Coord. For example, if Y axis or Y reference is selected, then the reference plane or object must be in the Z-axis direction. This option is only available when Reference is selected for Point #1 Orient.
4
Specifies a reference plane or object along the selected reference axis (Y reference or Z reference) for Point #2 Coord. This option is only available when Y reference or Z reference is selected for Point #2 Coord.
5
Specifies a reference plane or object normal to the selected axis for Point #2 Coord For example, if Y axis or Y reference is selected, then the reference plane or object must be in the Z-axis direction. This option is only available when Reference is selected for Point #2 Orient.
6
Specifies a parallel line for Point #2. This option is only available when Parallel is selected for Point #2 Orient.
Options similar to 4, 5, and 6 are also available for Point #3, Point #4, and Point #5.
Reject
Clears the selections for the current step.
Accept
Accepts the current selections and displays a preview.
Continue
Completes the geometric construction definition. The ribbon continues to display so that you can define parameters for additional geometry.
The geometric constructions are not created and saved to the model until you click Finish on the main command ribbon to create the model object..
Category
Specifies the type of polyline parameters. Select Auto Preview, Ref Plane, Point #1, Point #2, Point #3, Point #4, Point #5, Other, or All. Descriptions of the parameters for each category are below. All displays the properties for all categories.
Auto Preview
Specifies whether a preview of the polyline is displayed. The preview updates as options are changed. Select On or Off.
Segments Count
Specifies the number of line segments in the polyline. Select 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Ref Plane Category
Defines the reference plane offset.
Ref Plane Offset
Specifies the offset value.
Point #1 Category
Defines the first point on the polyline.
Point #1 Coord
Specifies Y axis, Z axis, Y reference, or Z reference.
For Y axis or Z axis:
Point #1 Coord1
Specifies a coordinate value. For Y axis, this value is the Y coordinate. For Z axis, this value is the Z coordinate.
Point #1 Orient
Specifies the orientation used to define the points. Select Offset to define point coordinates based on the coordinate system. Select Reference to define point coordinates based on a reference plane or object.
Point #1 Coord2
When you select Offset for Point #1 Orient, specifies a coordinate value for Point #1 Coord. For Y axis, this value is the Z coordinate. For Z axis, this value is the Y coordinate.
Start Pt Offset2
When you select Reference for Point #1 Orient, specifies the offset from a reference plane. Select a reference plane or object for 3, and then type a value for the offset distance of the point from the plane.
For Y reference and Z reference:
Point #1 Offset1
Specifies the offset from a reference for the start point. For Y reference, this value is the Y coordinate. For Z reference, this value is the Z coordinate.
Point #1 Orient
Specifies the orientation used to define the points. Select Offset to define point coordinates based on the coordinate system. Select Reference to define point coordinates based on a reference plane or object. Select a reference plane or object for 2.
Point #1 Coord2
When you select Offset for Point #1 Orient, specifies a coordinate value for Point #1 Coord2. For Y axis, this value is the Z coordinate. For Z axis, this value is the Y coordinate.
Start Pt Offset2
When you selelct Reference for Point #1 Orient, specifies the offset from a reference plane. Select a reference plane or object for 3, and then type a value for the offset distance of the point from the plane.
Point #2 through Point #5 Categories
Defines subsequent points on the polyline. The number of points varies with the value of Segment Count. For example, Point#1 and Point#2 display if there is one segment. Point #1, Point #2, Point #3, Point #4, and Point #5 display if there are four segments.
For Point #2:
Point #2 Coord
Specifies Y axis, Z axis, Y reference, or Z reference.
For Y axis or Z axis:
Point #2 Coord1
Specifies a coordinate value. For Y axis, this value is the Y coordinate. For Z axis, this value is the Z coordinate.
Point #2 Orient
Specifies the orientation used to define the points. Select Offset to define point coordinates based on the coordinate system. Select Reference to define point coordinates based on a reference plane or object. Select At Angle to define point coordinates based on an angle from an axis. Select Parallel to define point coordinates by a parallel line from the reference. Select a reference plane or object for 2.
Point #2 Coord2
When you select Offset for Point #2 Orient, specifies a coordinate value for Point #2 Coord. For Y axis, this value is the Z coordinate. For Z axis, this value is the Y coordinate.
Point #2 Offset2
When you select Reference for Point 2 Orient, specifies the offset from a reference plane. Select a reference plane or object for 3, and then type a value for the offset distance of the point from the plane.
Point #2 Angle
When you select At Angle for Point 2 Orient, specifies the axis and angle from the axis. Select an axis (Y axis or Z axis) and type an angle to define the line starting at Point #2.
For Y reference and Z reference:
Point #2 Offset1
Specifies the offset from a reference for the start point. For Y reference, this value is the Y coordinate. For Z reference, this value is the Z coordinate.
Point #2 Orient
Specifies the orientation used to define the points. Select Offset to define point coordinates based on the coordinate system. Select Reference to define point coordinates based on a reference plane or object. Select At Angle to define point coordinates based on an angle from an axis. Select Parallel to define point coordinates by a parallel line from the reference.
Point #2 Coord2
When you select Offset for Point #2 Orient, specifies a coordinate value for Point #2 Coord. For Y axis, this value is the Z coordinate. For Z axis, this value is the Y coordinate.
Point #2 Offset2
When you select Reference for Point 2 Orient, specifies the offset from a reference plane. Select a reference plane or object for 3, and then type a value for the offset distance of the point from the plane.
Point #2 Angle
When you select At Angle for Point 2 Orient, specifies the axis and angle from the axis. Select an axis (Y axis or Z axis) and type an angle to define the line starting at Point #2.
Options similar to those for Point #2 are also available for Point #3, Point #4, and Point #5.
Other Category
Defines extension and symmetry properties.
Start Extension
Defines the distance the first line is extended before the first point.
End Extension
Defines the distance the first line is extended after the last point.
Symmetry
Defines symmetry of the polyline about the longitudinal centerline. Select Side Y+, Side Y-, or Both Sides.