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11 (2016)

Sets options for modifying an arc that is part of an existing path. This ribbon appears when you select an arc in the existing path.

Properties

Displays the Sketch Properties dialog, which allows you to view properties for the path.

Finish Path

Displays the path in the active graphic view and returns you to the Place Volume Along Path Command.

Cancel

Cancels the changes that you have made and returns you to the model.

Show Cross Section View

Opens a new window that is oriented to display the sketch (cross-section) plane as viewed from the end of the first path segment. The option is only available when the cross-sectional type is defined as Sketch.

Edit

Allows you to modify and move the existing path. You can select a segment, a turn, or multiple segments to which you want to make modifications.

Create

Displays the Create Path ribbon to allow you to add segments to an existing path.

First Point

Specifies that you are selecting the starting location of the move vector.

Second Point

Specifies that you are selecting the ending location of the move vector.

Path Type

Specifies the type of line for the current segment in the path. To change the segment type, click a different type in the Path Type list. You can select from the following line types:

Line

Specifies a straight line for the segment.

Arc by 3 Points

Specifies an arc by three points for the segment. The first point is the start of the arc, the second point is a point on the arc, and the third point is the end of the arc.

No Line

Specifies that you do not want the current segment of the path to have a line associated with it.

Arc by End Points

Specifies an arc by end points for the segment. The first point you click is the start of the arc; the second point you click is the end of the arc; the third point you click defines the plane, radius, and sweep angle of the arc.

Elliptical Arc

Specifies an elliptical arc for the segment. The first point you click is the start of the arc; the second point you click is the center of the ellipse; the third point you click defines the minor/major axis ratio and the sweep angle.

Plane

Activates options for selecting a working plane for the path. Six options are available:

Plan Plane

Defines the work surface as the XY plane. You can also press CTRL+1 to select this option.

Z Plane: X-West / Elevation Plane: East-West

Defines the work surface as the XZ plane. You can also press CTRL+2 to select this option. 

Section Plane: Y- South / Elevation Plane: North-South

Defines the work surface as the YZ plane. You can also press CTRL+3 to select this option.

Plane by Turn

Defines the work surface as the plane defined by an existing turn. You select the turn to set the plane. You can also press CTRL+4 to select this option.

Plane by Three Points

Defines the work surface using three points you define. You can also press CTRL+5 to select this option.

No Plane

Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place to any plane. You can also press CTRL+6 to select this option.

Delete Selected Items

Deletes the selected path segments.