Obstacle Builder

The Obstacle Builder is where you can define and change any geometric aspect of an obstacle: location, size, or orientation.

If the editor is opened from a menu, it opens completely empty and you need to select an obstacle from the drop down list or create a new obstacle.
If the editor is opened using the Edit tool icon on the Plant Toolbox, it opens with the selected obstacle’s data filled in.
Finally, if the editor is opened via the Place Obstacle tool icon on the Plant Toolbox, it opens with the inferred data from the CAD graphic.

The Obstacle Builders broken into four sections: identification, location, dimension, command, and has a set of menu commands.

Section	Description
Identification	You must provide a Name and CAD drawing Level for all obstacles. A detailed Description can also be entered in this section.
Definition Source	This is where you select to either enter location and dimension data (From Dialog) or to import an obstacle from an outside source (From File).
Location	x-, y-, and z-coordinates of the obstacle are entered here. If the dialog was opened with either the Place Obstacle or Edit buttons, the coordinates are filled. The Orientation of the obstacle is also entered in this section.
Dimension	As all obstacles are represented by boxes, only Width (X), Length (Y), and Height (Z) are entered.
Commands	Accept places the specified obstacle geometry. The 3D rendition of the obstacle appears on the CAD screen properly located, oriented and dimensioned. Close closes the dialog and discards any data entered since the last Accept.
Menu	The File menu allows you to Save Model, Save Model As, and Close the dialog. The Edit menu commands allows you to Rename Obstacle and Delete the obstacle. The Display menu commands allow you to Zoom To, Highlight, or UnHighlight the obstacle.