How to use the edit tool in the CAD module
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In this guide, we’ll explore the edit tool within the CAD module. This versatile tool allows you to select and edit elements such as sketches and measurements on a surface. It’s simple to use and packed with powerful options.
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Accessing the Edit Tool
To begin using the edit tool:
- Click CAD in the upper-right selection menu.
- Select the Edit Tool icon in the top-left corner of the menu.
Selecting Elements
- You can select a single element or multiple elements to edit.
- Use the dropdown menu beside the edit icon to:
- Select Similar: Choose elements of the same type.
- Select Similar in the Same Layer: Choose elements of the same type within a specific layer.
Editing Elements
Moving Points
To move a point:
- Click on the point you want to move.
- Select the target location using Snapper Settings on the right.
- Available snapping options:
- Point: Snap to any point in the point cloud.
- Endpoint: Snap to the endpoint of an existing line.
- Midpoint: Snap to the midpoint of an existing line.
- Nearest: Snap to any point on an existing line.
- Center: Snap to the center of an existing circle.
- Triangle: Snap to a point on the surface of a 3D mesh (ensure the mesh is visible).
💡 Tip: If you know exactly where the point should go, enable only the snapping option you need for precision.
4. Left-click the point to move it and left-click the target location.
5. Confirm your action by right-clicking.
Modifying Selected Elements
Using Element Properties
Under Element Properties (bottom-right corner), you can view and edit details of selected elements:
General Settings:
- Layer: Double-click to change the element’s layer.
- Color: Choose a custom color or set it by layer.
- Line Weight: Adjust the thickness of the line, or set it by layer.
Attributes:
- View whether a line is closed.
Geometry:
- Edit geometric properties like line coordinates.
Display Options:
- Choose to show or hide details such as:
- 3D Distance
- 2D Distance
- Slope
- Height
- Adjust font style and size for displayed information.
- Choose to show or hide details such as: