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Intergraph Smart 3D Molded Forms

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  1. Create the point needed as the start point of the line using Insert > Control Point Command, Insert > Topological Points Command (Insert Menu), or other geometric construction point interfaces, see Points (Geometric Construction Palette Dialog).

  2. Click LineFromCS on the Geometric Construction Palette.

  3. Select the coordinate system.

  4. Optionally, click , and select a starting point.

  5. In the Looking Axis box, select an axis.

  6. Type a value for Length.

  7. Select values for Orientation and Justification.

    A preview of the line displays.

  8. Click Continue.

    Temporary geometry displays in the graphic view and as LineFromCS in the Geometric Construction Explorer.

  9. If needed, create additional geometric constructions.

  10. Click Close to return to the main command ribbon.

  • If you stop the command before clicking Finish, the software does not save the geometric constructions to the model. When you restart the command, the following message displays, giving you the option to recover the geometric constructions:

    "The previous execution of the command was not completed. Do you want to recover the 3D construction?"

    The message displays only during creation of an object and is unavailable when editing an object.

  • The geometric constructions are not saved to the model until you click Finish on the main command ribbon to create the model object.