How to Insert New Shape Points

Shape Points
ShapePoint_Added_Basics

  • The shape lines form a closed polyline through the shape points.
    ShapePointsLine-up_Private_Basics

  • Any number of shape points can be added to the polyline.

  • The shape points can be added symmetrically to the vertical symmetry axis, which is positioned centered on the base line.
    SymmetricPoint_Added_Basics

    • The order analysis requires a symmetrical shape.
    • The missing shape points are to be added.
    • The dimensioned shape is opened in the Dimensioning View FormularShapeView.
  1. Open the context menu for the desired shape line.
    GradingShapeViewContextStraightLine_AddPoints
  2. Click DrawingToolShapePointMirroredAdd Symmetrical Shape Points.
    • The shape point is represented by a square sign.
      GradingShapeViewSelectedShapePoint
    • A mirrored shape point appears on the opposite shape line.
    • The previous line is divided into two lines.
  3. Shift the shape point horizontally with the mouse or by dimensioning.
    GradingShapeViewSelecte+MirroredShapePoint
  4. Control the line properties of the lines above or below the new shape point.

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The added shape points will affect all sizes.
  1. First finish the basic size
  2. Then grade to the other sizes!

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How to call up the context menus

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Options of the Dimensioning View