How to use graphic objects 

Use

You can use graphic objects for visual structuring of your models.

Procedure

Placement (General)

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       1.      Click on Edit and the name of the respective graphic object.

       2.      In the model window, click on the position where you would like the graphic object to begin and hold the mouse button down.

       3.      Drag the mouse pointer to the position where you would like the graphic object to end.

       4.      Release the mouse button.

Placement (Line)

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                            a.      Click on the Polygon button in the toolbar.

                            b.      In the model window, click on the position where you would like the line to begin.

                            c.      Double-click on the position where you would like the line to end.

Placement (Polygon)

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                            a.      Click on the Polygon button in the toolbar.

                            b.      In the model window, click on the position where you would like the polygon to begin.

                            c.      Click on the position where you would like the partial polygon to change direction.

                            d.      Double-click on the position where you would like the polygon to end.

Select

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●      Click on the graphic item, or

●      drag the selection rectangle completely around the graphic item.

Scale

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       1.      Click on a handle of the graphic item and hold down the mouse button.

       2.      Drag the mouse pointer in the desired direction.

       3.      Release the mouse button.

Properties

Double-click on the graphic object or select it and right-click on it. Choose:

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       1.      Properties.

       2.      Make your changes.

       3.      Click OK.

The model will be displayed based on the template used.

Change line color and line style/weight

You can change line color, line style, and line weight using Graphic Object Properties. You can assign shadows to two-dimensional graphic objects and/or specify the rounding in percent.

Aligning

Graphic objects can be aligned with other model items using the Arrange menu.

Align to grid

Graphic objects can be placed into the grid.

Copy, Paste, Move

Graphic objects can be copied, pasted and moved.

Levels

Graphic objects can be placed on top of or behind other model items, i.e., in the foreground or the background (Arrange menu).

Result

Your model is visually structured by graphic objects.