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This task shows you how to
route parallel to, or at an offset of, a routable. See also
Routing at an Offset of a Routable and
Position Segment Relative to Plane. |
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This function is used when you
have an existing run and want to route parallel to it, or at a certain
clearance from it. It is sometimes known as edgeline routing. You can also
place an offset plane on a surface and use it as a reference point. |
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1. |
Display the run you want to route parallel to and click the
Run button . The
Run dialog box displays. |
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2. |
Click the Edgeline button
. The Distance field will
display and the Offset
and Clearance
buttons will appear in
the Run dialog box.
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If you click the Offset button the
distance between the two runs will be measured from centerline to
centerline. If you click the Clearance button the distance between the two
nearest edges will be measured. If there is a part on a piping or tubing
line the distance will be measured from the part. If there is no part the
distance will be measured from the line. |
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3. |
Enter the distance between the two runs. If you enter 0 and
click the clearance button, the two runs will touch at the edges. |
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4. |
Click at the starting point. The compass will display at
that point. |
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5. |
Move the compass so that the Z axis points in the direction
that you want to route, which should be in the direction of the run that
you want to parallel. You can do this by moving it manually, or by clicking
the second mouse button once and then toggling the shift key. |
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6. |
Once the direction is selected, route toward the run you
want to parallel. When the centerline of the target run is highlighted,
press the Shift key to toggle between various "solutions," or various
sides. In the images below there are only two solutions and you can route
on two sides of the target run.
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7. |
Select the target run after you have decided which side you
are routing on. |
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8. |
Begin routing and double click to end. The finished run is
shown below.
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You can place an
offset plane on a surface and use it as a reference to route parallel
to, or to keep a certain clearance from. After placing the offset plane use
the procedure described above. |
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