MicroStation PowerDraft CONNECT Edition Help

Modify Toolbox

The tools in the Modify toolbox are used to modify element geometry.



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 Modify toolbox
Move a vertex of a linear element.

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Modify rounded segments of complex chains and complex shapes.

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Change rounded segments of complex chains and complex shapes to vertices and vice-versa.

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Scale a circular arc while maintaining its sweep angle.

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Move dimension text.

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Change dimension extension line length.

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Scale a block about the opposite vertex.

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Change a circle's radius or the length of one axis of an ellipse.



Modify Element
Break a linear element at a defined point.


Break Element
Extend or shorten a line.


Extend
Extend or shorten two open elements to their intersection.


Trim to Intersection
Extend or shorten an open element to its intersection with another element.


Trim to Element
Trim a series of elements at their intersection with one or more other elements.


Trim Multiple
Insert a vertex in a linear element.


Insert Vertex
Delete a vertex from a linear element.


Delete Vertex
Fillet planar elements.


Fillets toolbox (Construct Circular Fillet)
Used to lengthen or shorten an axis of an arc.


Modify Arc Axis
Key-in: DIALOG TOOLBOX MODIFY [ OFF | ON | TOGGLE ]
Note: To create and "clean up" multi-line intersections, use the tools in the Multi-lines toolbox.