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Intergraph Smart 3D Compartmentation

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  1. If the PinPoint ribbon is not visible, select PinPoint Command .

  2. On the PinPoint ribbon, click Rectangular Coordinates .

  3. Click Place Volume by Two Points Command on the vertical toolbar.

  4. Specify a name for the volume in the Name box.

  5. Select a volume type from the Type list.

    The list in the Type box provides only the last few volumes selected from the catalog. Choosing More displays the Select Volume Dialog, which allows you to select any type of volume found in the catalog database.

  6. Select a folder from the Space folder list.

    • The default folder is the last folder used when creating a volume. In a new session file, the default is the model (the root level of the space hierarchy).

    • Assigning volumes to a space folder organizes volumes in the current model. See Create Space Folder.

  7. Define the first point of the rectangular volume, using one of the following methods:

    • In the graphic view, select the first point, using the PinPoint dashed line axes and coordinate display as a guide.

    • On the PinPoint ribbon, type X, Y,and Z coordinate values. Click Lock/Unlock to lock the value for each coordinate. After all coordinate values are locked, click in the graphic view.

    • By default, the software displays help lines and distance values as you create the volume. You can use Display On/Off on the PinPoint ribbon to toggle the display on and off.

    • PinPoint point coordinate values are relative to a target location. You can use Reposition Target to select a new target location.

    • For more information on using PinPoint, see PinPoint Command and Place objects using rectangular coordinates.

    • You can also use SmartSketch Options such as intersection and point on surface to assist in positioning the corners of the volume.

    • You can also click the middle mouse button or wheel to lock the coordinate values.

  8. Define the second point of the rectangular volume using one of the same methods from the previous step.

    The software creates the volume.

  9. If necessary, click Select Volumes for Addition or Select Volumes for Subtraction on the ribbon to add to or subtract other existing volumes from the resultant volume.

  • By default, the global coordinate system is used to orient the rectangular volume relative to the placement points; however, you can use the Coordinate System list on the PinPoint ribbon prior to placement to select a different active coordinate system. A placed volume object maintains a local coordinate system that is used in future edits of the volume object. The orientation of the volume object does not change if the active coordinate system changes.

  • If a different coordinate system is selected in the Coordinate System field, you must click Set Target to Origin (in plant mode) or Set Target to Origin (in marine mode) to reset the ribbon values.

  • You can use function keys with the PinPoint command.

    • Press F6 to lock and unlock the East or X absolute distance.

    • Press F7 to lock and unlock the North or Y absolute distance.

    • Press F8 to lock and unlock the Elevation or Z vertical distance.

    • Press F9 to turn the display of help lines and distance values on and off.

    • Press F12 to reposition the target.