Tracy Lanning

Edit Graphics

Configura

WE EDIT GRAPHICS!

Edit GraphicsSimple Stretch/Shrink, how to add Special Info, and

Mesh Dialogue

Cutplanes

Workplanes

Split Mesh

Fuse Meshes

Rotate Mesh

Copy, Delete and Moving of Meshes

Replace Graphics

How to use with other CET Designer tools

Your Ideas!

Simple Stretch/ShrinkSimple Stretch/Shrink, how to add Special Info, and Mesh Dialogue

1. Make Editable2. “Stretch” tool to shrink or

stretch3. Right-click and query to input

special information4. Use Mesh Dialogue to select

multiple meshes at the same time.

CutplanesCutplanes

for Doors/Windows1. Cutplanes allow you the define the point from which you stretch or shrink

2. Can be placed in X, Y, or Z location3. Tool to avoid accidentally stretching

things like drawer pulls, etc

Workplanes

Workplanes

1. Workplanes allow user to define a new angle or orientation so not working on default X, Y and Z. Great for things with unusual angle.

2. Can be placed in 2D or 3D.

Split Mesh

Split Mesh

1. Tool to separate meshes, often for application of finishes or deleting of part of symbol.

2. Can split based on piece, surface or X, Y, Z

Fuse Mesh

Fuse Meshes

1. Tool to join meshes together for easier selection or application of materials

Rotate Mesh

Rotate Mesh

1. Used for simple rotation on X, Y or Z

2. Can also be used to rotate object to ground to use 2D toolbar commands.

Copy and Move Mesh

Copy, Delete and Moving of Meshes

and Move Mesh

1. Used to copy elements of an object and reinsert.

2. Can also “borrow” from a donor symbol and place on new object.

3. Use Move to elevate objects for placement and rendering purposes.

Replace Graphics

Replace Graphics

1. Borrow how another object looks (i.e. SketchUp, AutoCAD or ProjectSymbols object) and apply onto a smart object where can edit part info

2. Tool becomes less important with CET Designer 6.5 with embedded picklists.

Edit Graphics with other tools

How to use with other CET Designer tools

1. Use Freeform custom shape tool with “Replace Graphics” to apply attributes

2. Use Edit Graphics with ProjectSymbols or SketchUp items that don’t have adequate layers or meshes.

Your Ideas!

use with other CET Designer tools

Your Ideas!

ANY QUESTION

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