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The contents of this tab vary depending on whether you selected or highlighted one of the following types of elements:

Line Tab Options

Type

Displays the type of the selected element. You cannot edit the type.

Sheet

Displays the name of the drawing sheet that contains the element. You cannot edit the name of the drawing sheet.

Layer

Sets the layer that contains the element.

Start Point

Sets the X and Y values for the start point of the element.

X

Sets a value for the X coordinate. You can use this option by itself or with the Y option.

Y

Sets a value for the Y coordinate. You can use this option by itself or with the X option.

End Point

Sets the X and Y values for the end point of an element.

X

Sets a value for the X coordinate. You can use this option by itself or with the Y option.

Y

Sets a value for the Y coordinate. You can use this option by itself or with the X option.

Length

Displays the length of a curve. You cannot edit this value.

Angle

Sets the angle of a line.

Arc Tab Options

Type

Displays the type of the selected element. You cannot edit the type.

Sheet

Displays the name of the drawing sheet that contains the element. You cannot edit the name of the drawing sheet.

Layer

Sets the layer that contains the element.

Start Point

Sets the X and Y values for the start point of the element.

X

Sets a value for the X-coordinate. You can use this option by itself or with the Y option.

Y

Sets a value for the Y-coordinate. You can use this option by itself or with the X option.

Center Point

Sets the X and Y values for the center point of the arc.

X

Sets a value for the X-coordinate. You can use this option by itself or with the Y option.

Y

Sets a value for the Y-coordinate. You can use this option by itself or with the X option.

End Point

Sets the X and Y values for the end point of an element.

X

Sets a value for the X-coordinate. You can use this option by itself or with the Y option.

Y

Sets a value for the Y-coordinate. You can use this option by itself or with the X option.

Radius

Sets the radius.

Start Angle

Displays the angle formed by the X axis and the first point of the sweep angle. Zero degrees is horizontal to the x-axis.

Sweep Angle

Sets the sweep angle.

Circle Tab Options

Type

Displays the type of the selected element. You cannot edit the type.

Sheet

Displays the name of the drawing sheet that contains the element. You cannot edit the name of the drawing sheet.

Layer

Sets the layer that contains the element.

Center Point

Sets the X and Y values for the center point of the circle.

X

Sets a value for the X coordinate. You can use this option by itself or with the Y option.

Y

Sets a value for the Y coordinate. You can use this option by itself or with the X option.

Radius

Sets the radius.

Diameter

Sets the diameter of the circle.

Circumference

Displays the circumference of a closed element. Although you cannot edit the circumference, the box automatically updates when you edit the geometry.

Area

Displays the area of a closed element. Although you cannot edit the area, the box automatically updates when you edit the geometry.

Curve Tab Options

Type

Displays the type of the selected element. You cannot edit the type.

Sheet

Displays the name of the drawing sheet that contains the element. You cannot edit the name of the drawing sheet.

Layer

Sets the layer that contains the element.

Curve Type

Displays the type of curve (open or closed). You cannot edit this field.

Order

Displays the order of the curve. Higher order curves are more accurate or precise than lower order curves. All curves drawn with the curve command will be 4th order curves.

Vertices

Sets the coordinates of the nodes on the curve.

Nodes

Lists the nodes on a selected curve. When you select a node from the list, its x and y values are displayed so you can edit them. The node type is also displayed.

Length

Displays the length of a curve. You cannot edit this value.

Area

Displays the area of a closed curve. Although you cannot edit the area, the box automatically updates when you edit the geometry.

The X/Y coordinate values are read-only.

Ellipse Tab Options

Type

Displays the type of the selected element. You cannot edit the type.

Sheet

Displays the name of the drawing sheet that contains the element. You cannot edit the name of the drawing sheet.

Layer

Sets the layer that contains the element.

Center Point

Sets the X and Y values for the center point of a closed element.

X

Sets a value for the X-coordinate. You can use this option by itself or with the Y option.

Y

Sets a value for the Y-coordinate. You can use this option by itself or with the X option.

Primary Axis

Sets the length of the primary axis. The ellipse orientation is based on the primary axis.

Secondary Axis

Sets the length of the secondary axis. The secondary axis is perpendicular to the primary axis.

Rotation Angle

Sets the angle of the primary axis of the ellipse. Zero degrees is horizontal to the X-axis. The angle increases in the counterclockwise direction.

Circumference

Displays the circumference of a closed element. Although you cannot edit the circumference, the box automatically updates when you edit the geometry.

Area

Displays the area of a closed element. Although you cannot edit the area, the box automatically updates when you edit the geometry.

Point Tab Options

Type

Displays the type of the selected element. You cannot edit the type.

Sheet

Displays the name of the drawing sheet that contains the element. You cannot edit the name of the drawing sheet.

Layer

Sets the layer that contains the element.

Coordinate

Sets the X and Y values for an element.

X

Sets a value for the X-coordinate. You can use this option by itself or with the Y option.

Y

Sets a value for the Y-coordinate. You can use this option by itself or with the X option.

Fillet Tab Options

Type

Displays the type of the selected element. You cannot edit the type.

Sheet

Displays the name of the drawing sheet that contains the element. You cannot edit the name of the drawing sheet.

Layer

Sets the layer that contains the element.

Radius

Specifies the radius between the two elements you want to use to create the fillet.

Chamfer Tab Options

Type

Displays the type of the selected element. You cannot edit the type.

Sheet

Displays the name of the drawing sheet that contains the element. You cannot edit the name of the drawing sheet.

Layer

Sets the layer that contains the element.

Angle

Measures the angle between the chamfer and the first linear element.

Setback A

Specifies the distance from the corner to the beginning of the chamfer on the first linear element you selected.

Setback B

Specifies the distance from the corner to the beginning of the chamfer on the second linear element you selected.

Rectangle Tab Options

Type

Displays the type of the selected element. You cannot edit the type.

Sheet

Displays the name of the drawing sheet that contains the element. You cannot edit the name of the drawing sheet.

Layer

Sets the layer that contains the element.

Centroid

Defines the exact center of the rectangle with X and Y coordinates.

Height

Sets the height of the rectangle or square.

Width

Sets the width of the rectangle or square.

Angle

Sets the orientation angle of the element. Zero degrees is horizontal to the X-axis. The angle increases in the counterclockwise direction.

Circumference

Displays the circumference of a closed element. Although you cannot edit the circumference, the box automatically updates when you edit the geometry.

Area

Displays the area of a closed element. Although you cannot edit the area, the box automatically updates when you edit the geometry.

Connector Tab Options (SmartSketch)

Type

Displays the type of the selected element. You cannot edit the type.

Sheet

Displays the name of the drawing sheet that contains the element. You cannot edit the name of the drawing sheet.

Layer

Sets the layer that contains the element.

Start Point

Sets the X and Y values for the start point of the connector.

X

Sets a value for the X-coordinate. You can use this option by itself or with the Y option.

Y

Sets a value for the Y coordinate. You can use this option by itself or with the Y option.

End Point

Sets the X and Y values for the end point of a connector.

X

Sets a value for the X coordinate. You can use this option by itself or with the Y option.

# Vertices

Sets the number of vertices for a connector.

See Also

Element Properties Dialog Box
Format a Geometric Element