T-FLEX Parametric CAD. Fundamentals. 2D Design

Fundamentals. Two-Dimensional Design
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- a tied (constrained) 2D node automatically created at the specified location (the tie of the node with the
source elements is maintained);
- in free coordinates (snaps define only the absolute coordinates of the element being created).
Tied nodes are always created when having snaps to a construction line intersection, circle center, end points
of graphic lines, characteristic points of drawing annotation elements (dimensions, leader notes, roughness
symbols, tolerances), as well as 2D fragments.
When using all other snap types, the status of the auto-parameterization mode is regarded (the icon on
the “View” toolbar). If the auto-parameterization mode is enabled, then a tied node is created. Upon
disabling the auto-parameterization mode, either a free node is created, or a point is picked with appropriate
coordinates (when creating a leader note, roughness symbol, tolerance, section view and 2D fragments).
Most creation commands allow setting parameters of all newly created elements. To do that, parameters need
to be set right after the input of the command, before the start of element snapping and assigning its location.
Assigning parameters can be done in either command’s properties window, or in a special parameters’ dialog
box, called by the following option:
Set parameters
The parameters of a particular element being created can be defined in the command's properties window
during its creation. One can also use the option , but only if calling it during an element creation process
after defining its position and snapping.
Commands for creating some of the 2D elements (dimension, roughness, leader note) provide option of
assigning parameters from already existing element of the same type:
Copy Properties from Existing Element
Values of the copied parameters can be set as default parameters (parameters that will be assigned to the
newly created elements of this type).
Any creation or construction command allows calling the editing command from within, using the option:
Execute Edit Element command
You will return into the original element creation or construction command after completing editing in the
editing command.
Canceling an element selection performed within a creation or editing command is done by the option:
Cancel selection
This option does not cancel the command itself.
To quit a command, use the option:
Exit command