T-FLEX Parametric CAD. Fundamentals. 2D Design

Graphic Lines
The following options are available in the automenu for graphic arc entities, and . These options
manage a locking node of graphic arcs constructed on top of a construction entity. Throughout modifications
of the drawing, the graphic arc will stay over the sector of the underlying construction circle that is closer to
the locking node.
Let’s review the following example. When moving one of the original lines, the part is supposed to get
mirrored. However, the graphic arc will stay in its original orientation as the vertical line is moved, resulting
in the wrong final shape of the part. This can be fixed by using a locking node.
To keep the arc always in the correct sector of the circle, link it to a node. After calling the command “EG:
Edit Graphic Line” select the arc and use the option . The cursor will change to “finger” . Then,
select the locking node using .
Now, as the vertical line is moved, the whole drawing will be flipping, maintaining the original relative
configuration.
To release the link with the node, use the option .
To cancel the last graphic line selection and select the next nearest graphic line to the current cursor position,
use the option . This option is convenient when there are several closely located or overlapping graphic
lines, and the first selection attempt yielded the wrong graphic line.
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