MicroStation CONNECT Edition Help

Groups Toolbox

The tools in the Groups toolbox are used to create and manipulate complex chains, complex shapes, and graphic groups.



All tools in a toolbox are not always visible by default. To see all tools, right-click in the toolbox and select Show All from the menu.

To Select in the Groups toolbox
Create a complex chain (open complex element).


Create Complex Chain
Create a complex shape (closed complex element) from individual open elements.


Create Complex Shape
Create a complex shape from the union, intersection, or difference between closed elements or by "flood fill."


Create Region
Create a graphic group.

or

Add elements to an existing graphic group.

or

Combine two or more graphic groups into one graphic group.



Add to Graphic Group
Remove (drop) an element(s) from a graphic group.

or

Break up a graphic group into individual elements.



Drop from Graphic Group
Select a solid element and the hole or holes to be associated with the solid.


Group Holes
Key-in: DIALOG TOOLBOX GROUPS [ OFF | ON | TOGGLE ]