Provides options for placing construction graphics to represent objects that you have not yet placed in the model.
System
Selects the system under which the graphics are grouped.
Graphic Type
Displays graphic options. Select from the Line , Line String , Arc , Circle , and Rectangle commands.
Plane
Selects the plane on which to place the selected construction graphic. Select from Plane/Elevation View , East-West Plane , North-South Plane , and No Plane .
Point
When used with the Line and Line String commands, Point specifies the Start point or End point of the selected construction graphic. The Draw command also allows you to specify points when placing other construction graphics, as described below.
Draw
Designates specific points by which to place the selected construction graphic. Select point options from a list.
These options are specific to the Arc , Circle , and Rectangle commands.
Arc
By 3 points allows you to place an arc by specifying three points of reference. Use the Define start point of arc , Define point on arc , and End point of arc commands to draw the arc.
By Center allows you to place an arc by specifying a central point of reference. Use the Center of arc , Define start point of arc , and End point of arc commands to draw the arc.
Circle
By 3 points allows you to place a circle by specifying three points of reference. Use the Define first point on circle , Define second point on circle , and Define third point on circle commands to draw the circle.
By Center allows you to place a circle by specifying a central point of reference. Use the Center of Circle and Point on Circle commands to draw the circle.
Rectangle
By 3 points allows you to place a rectangle by specifying three points of reference. Use the First vertex of rectangle , Second vertex of rectangle , and Define height by point of rectangle commands to draw the rectangle.
By 2 points and direction allows you to place a rectangle by specifying the point of direction. Use the Select point of direction , First vertex of diagonal , and Second vertex of diagonal commands to draw the rectangle.
Finish
Ends a line string that you have just placed. This action is only available with the Line String command.
Name
Defines a name for the construction graphic that you have just placed.
Close
Closes the ribbon and returns you to the main window.