Changing a Section

This task explains how to change parameters that control how the section of an element is displayed.
1. Place your cursor over the element and click the right mouse button.
2. From the pull-down menu, select the element or object you want to modify and select Definition.  The Run Definition dialog box is displayed.
3. Click the Section button to set the desired section shape to No section, Rectangle, Round, Flat Oval, Radius Corner or Double Ridge.
When defining the Section parameters the section Types that are available depend on which workbench you are in.  For example, Piping Design, Tubing Design and Conduit Design use only the round section while Systems Routing offers all section types.
4. If you select Rectangular Section, you can define or change these parameters:
  • Set Point
  • Height
  • Width
  • Display

If you select Round Section, you can define or change these parameters:

  • Set Point
  • Diameter
  • Display

If you select Flat Oval Section, you can define or change these parameters:

  • Set Point
  • Height
  • Width
  • Display

If you select Radius Corner Section, you can define or change these parameters:

If you select Double Ridge Section, you can define or change these parameters:

  • Set Point
  • Height
  • Width
  • Display
5. Click OK on the Section dialog box and OK on the Definition box to complete the change..