OpenTunnel Designer Help

Set Reference Clip Boundary

Used to define a reference clipping boundary. For more information, see To define a reference clipping boundary using a fence and To define a reference clipping boundary using an element.

You can access this tool from the following:





  • Ribbon: Drawing > Attach > Reference
  • Toolbox: Reference

When working with a read-only file such as an i-model, you can use this tool and you can view its impact on the original drawing but the changes will not be saved.



SettingDescription
Method: Determines the method by which the reference clip boundary is set.
  • Active Fence — Uses the active fence as the clip boundary.
  • Element — Uses an element or cell to set the clip boundary.
  • Named Fence — Uses a named fence to set the clip boundary.
Discard Existing Clip Masks If on, deletes existing clip masks before applying a new clipping boundary.
Use Reference Dialog List If on, the clip boundary applies to the references selected in the References dialog. If off, you are prompted to select the references to be clipped. (Not available) All options regarding references are controlled through the Model tab of the Project Explorer dialog.
Key-in: REFERENCE CLIP BOUNDARY [ filename ]
Key-in: REFERENCE CLIP BOUNDARY [ logical_name ]