Through
- Last UpdatedDec 20, 2023
- 3 minute read
The user can drag an element (identified as the CE) so that its origin or P-point moves until it lies on a plane perpendicular to the direction move. The plane is defined relative to a reference point.
The user must first select the element to be moved in the design explorer or in the 3D graphical view. From the main menu, click Position > Drag, the Drag Move window with the Through tab displayed.
The origin or P-point of the CE must be selected first:
The Parameters pane gives the user the following options:
From the Origin drop-down menu select Origin or the P-Point that will be used as the reference point for the drag move.
Enter the Direction of the drag movement and an element in the WRT field that defines the frame of reference for the direction. The user can select WRT from the following options:
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Select Current Element as WRT Element |
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Select Current Element Owner as WRT Element |
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Select World as WRT Element |
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Pick WRT Element |
The Target pane gives the user the following options:
Select the Plane Through Target checkbox to allow the current element to be dragged so that its origin moves to the intersection of the direction of the move and reference plane. The direction of the plane normal is entered into the Plane field. The Plane must not be parallel to the direction of move. The position of the plane is defined by the selected Through element or position.
The type of target item is specified by the Through option. The target can be a geometry element or a position. The following options are available:
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Element |
Click on the Pick Target Element icon and pick a target element on the 3D view, to populate the Name field. Click Apply. |
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Position |
Click on the Pick Target Position icon and pick a target position on the 3D view for graphical highlight of the selected position. Click Apply. |
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Next |
Piping only, the user can move the CE specified distance until its origin or p-point lies on a line perpendicular to the direction of the drag movement through the reference point (Next element in the design explorer). Click Apply. |
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Tail |
Piping only, the user can move the CE specified distance until its origin or p-point lies on a line perpendicular to the direction of the movement through the reference point (Tail of branch which contains the CE). Click Apply. |
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Previous |
Piping only, the user can move the CE specified distance until its origin or p-point lies on a line perpendicular to the direction of the movement through the reference point (Previous element in the design explorer). Click Apply. |
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Head |
Piping only, the user can move the CE specified distance until its origin or p-point lies on a line perpendicular to the direction of the movement through the reference point (Head of branch which contains the CE). Click Apply. |
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Current |
Piping only, the user can move the CE, the specified distance until its origin or p-point lies on a line perpendicular to the direction of the movement through the reference point. Click Apply. |