Profile Complex by Elements
Used to construct a complex profile element from previously placed elements.
You can access this tool from the following:
- Ribbon: Geometry > Vertical > Complex Geometry split button
Use the Profile Complex by Elements command to construct a complex profile element from previously placed elements.
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Select the Profile Complex by Elements icon.
Note: If your View isn't in Profile mode, an error message will indicate that you need to Open Profile Model.
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Checking the box next to any of the fields locks in the associated value.
Manual
- On the Place Profile Complex by Elements dialog, expand the Method drop-down and choose the Manual Option.
- When you move the cursor into the Profile View, it is equipped with a command prompt requesting that you "Locate First Element", so move the cursor to one of the elements that you wish to include in the complex element and click on it.
- When prompted to "Locate Next Element", so move the cursor to another element that you wish to include in the complex element and data point ( i.e., left-click).
- When prompted to "Locate Next Element", so move the cursor to another element that you wish to include in the complex element and data point.
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When a line appears to link the elements, data point to create the new complex element.
Note: The line that appears between the elements vanishes upon confirmation. It is simply a visual aid to identify the component elements.