There are a number of operations (such as adding relations, bringing up properties, etc.) that require parts of shapes to be selected. Here are the various parts, how they can be selected, and various things that can be done once selected.
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Part |
How to Select |
Various things you can do |
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Shape |
Click on the shape in the Shape Explorer Shape List. Select mode is not required. |
-See shape parameters in sub-panes. -Bring up shape properties*. -Delete the shape. -Rename the shape.
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Shape Edge |
Click on: marked edge in a photo, edge in 3D Viewer, edge in photo projection, or edge in Shape Explorer Edge View. |
-Add a Shape Relation for whole shape. - Add a Shape Relation that is edge based (collinear for example). -Bring up Shape properties*.
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Shape Face |
Click on: face in 3D Viewer, face in photo projection, or face in Shape Explorer Face View. |
-Add a Shape Relation for whole shape. - Add a Shape Relation that is face based (coplanar for example). -Bring up Shape Face properties and Shape properties*. |
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Shape Marked Edge |
Click on marked edge in a photo. |
-Delete edge mark. |
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Shape Marked Vertex |
Click on marked vertex in a photo. |
-Delete all attached edge marks. -Drag vertex to new position. |
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Shape Relation |
Click on relation in the Shape Explorer Relation View. |
-Delete relation. |
Note: when ‘Properties’ are mentioned in above table you may wish to refer to the Properties Pane section for further information.
Also note: when adding a relation between two existing shapes or two shape parts, both items need to be selected before the Add Relation tool is pressed on the toolbar. You can only select multiple shapes at once in the 3D Viewer or on a Photograph. The Shape Explorer window allows only one shape to be selected at a time.