MicroStation PowerDraft CONNECT Edition Help

To Create a Complex Shape Manually

  1. Select the Create Complex Shape tool ( Drawing > Home > Groups ).

  2. Set Method to Manual.
  3. Select the first element.
  4. Continue to select elements to add to the shape.

    The elements are connected as they are selected, unless they already are connected.

  5. If the first and last elements connect, enter a data point to accept the shape.

    If the first and last elements do not connect, Reset to close the shape and create a line element between their endpoints.

    Creating a Complex Shape. Method = Manual, Simplify Geometry = Off, Area = Solid, Fill Type = Outlined, Fill Color = Gradient