Center

Access: Open this function from one of the following locations:

  • Click the button in the toolbar.

  • Select Symbols > Symbols > Center from the menu bar.

  • Select Drafting Symbols > Center on the popup menu (right-click the graphics area).

Create a center line through circles, arcs or ellipses.

The Center dialog displays
the relevant labels and values:
Click a dialog item for an explanation:

Click each item on the popup menu for an explanation

Below is an example of the symbol:
 

See Entity Overview for a general description.

Create a Center Line

  1. InvokeInvoke (for more, click Access at the top of this Help topic) the Center Line function.

  2. Pick single circles, arcs, or ellipses or use the drag box for multi-pick.

  1. Change the Line Extension and angles of the center lines either directly in the graphic area or on the popup submenu.

  1. To complete the current operation and remain in the dialog, press the Apply button or <exit><exit>(middle mouse button).
    To exit the function, press the Close button

Notes:

  • Right-click the entity itself to access the entity-specific (for editing ) and general functions from the popup submenu.

  • Double-click the entity to edit it.

  • If you create a center on an ellipse the angle will always be 0 degrees. If you insert an angle that is not 0 degrees, it will affect all entities except the ellipse.

  • The parameter values you select are saved. The next time you access this tool, the last selection is displayed as the default. See Keep Last Parameter Value.

  • See the Symbol notes for additional information.

 

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