Modifying Objects

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# 2.2.8.2 Modifying Objects

1. The endpoints of a Line, Dimension Line, Table Edge or Benchwork can be dragged to new positions.
2. The ends of a Ruler or the ends and origin of a Protractor can be dragged to new positions
3. A Box or a FilledBox can be modified by selecting a corner and dragging in two dimensions, or a side and dragging it orthogonally. This modifications preserve a 4-sided rectangle.
4. The controlpoints of a Cornu Track, Bezier Track or Bezier Line can be changed. Control "Pins" can be added, moved or selected and removed from Cornus.
5. Curved Lines are modified by dragging the end points and dragging the amount of central deflection (radius).

Any tracks created during the Modify command will have the following properties inherited from the first track: selected state, hidden state, scale, track gauge and Layer.

For more detail about;

  Changing track length refer to Section 2.2.8.3.

  Creating a tangent to a curve refer to Section 2.2.8.4

  Changing track radius refer to Section 2.2.8.5

  Extending track length refer to Section 2.2.8.6

  Modifying Draw elements refer to Section 2.2.8.7

  Modifying Polygons and PolyLines refer to Section 2.2.8.7.1

  Modifying a Cornu refer to Section 2.2.8.8

  Modifying a Bezier refer to Section 2.2.8.9