Sets options for defining a new path. The path can be used to define the location of a handrail, curved member, the boundaries of a slab, or the path of a wall.
Properties
Displays the Sketch Properties Dialog, in which you can view properties for the path.
Finish
Displays the path in the active view and returns control to the activating command.
Cancel
Cancels the path placement, closes the ribbon, and returns control to the activating command.
Show Cross Section View
Opens a new graphics window that is oriented normal to the sketch plane.
Edit
Allows you to modify and move the existing path. When you initially create a path, this option is only available after you place at least two points in the path. You can select the segment, turn, or multiple segments to which you want to make modifications.
Create
Allows you to sketch the path or add segments to an existing path.
First Point
Specifies that you are currently defining the first point of the path segment.
Second Point (Straight Line)
Specifies that you are currently defining the second point of a straight path segment.
Second Point (Arc)
Specifies that you are currently defining the second point of an arc. This option only appears when Arc by 3 Points is selected in the Path Type list.
Third Point (Arc)
Specifies that you are defining the final point of an arc.
Insert Vertex
Allows you to add a vertex to a straight segment. After the vertex has been inserted, you can move that vertex to edit the segment path. You cannot insert a vertex on arc path segments.
Path Type
Specifies the type of line for the current segment in the path. To change the segment type, click a new type in the Path Type list. You can select from the following line types:
Line
Defines the line type for the segment to be a straight line.
Arc by 3 Points
Defines the line type for the segment to be an arc. To define the arc, you must click three points in the view.
No Line
This option is not available for handrails, walls, or slabs.
Arc by End Points
Defines the line type for the segment to be an arc that you have defined by the arc's end points. To define the arc, you must define the arc's two end points and then a point along the arc.
Elliptical Arc
Defines the line type for the segment to be an elliptical arc.
Plane
Activates options for selecting a working plane for the path. This option is disabled when defining a path for a slab.
Plan Plane
Defines the work surface as the XY plane at the depth of the active end. You also can press 1 to select this option.
Elevation Plane: East-West
Defines the work surface as the XZ plane. You also can press 2 to select this option.
Elevation Plane: North-South
Defines the work surface as the YZ plane. You also can press 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 also can press 4 to select this option.
Plane by Three Points
Defines the work surface using three points that you define. You also can press 5 to select this option.
No Plane
Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place to any plane. You also can press 6 to select this option.
Lock Angle
Locks or unlocks the Angle box. Locking the corresponding angle value creates a constraint along which the selected turn angle can be moved.
Angle
Specifies the angle for the turn.
Lock Length
Locks or unlocks the Length box.
Length
Specifies the length of the selected path segment.
Turn Type
Specifies the type of turn associated with the current path segment. The Turn Type option is unavailable if you select Arc by 3 Points or No Line in the Path Type list. The following turn types are available:
None
Indicates that no special turn type will be applied to the turn.
Bend
Specifies that the turn type between two segments is a bend. You can specify the angle of the bend in the Value box.
Cornice
Specifies that the turn type between two segments is a cornice. You can specify the radius of the cornice in the Value box.
Chamfer
Specifies that the turn type between two segments is a chamfer. You can specify the dimensions for setback value of the chamfer in the Value box. The dimensions of setback A and setback B for the chamfer must be the same.
Split
Specifies that you want to split the path you are defining into multiple individual paths between each set of vertices. This option is only available when Path Type is set to Line and the previous vertex is not the end vertex of an arc. Use this option when, for example, you want individual handrails for each straight segment of the path.
The following graphic includes an example of each of the available turn types:
Value
Defines dimensions for the selected turn type.