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The Build tools are a set of tools that help in creating new
objects from existing ones.
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Offset
Multiple offset (Relative / Absolute)
 Command
line : CP_MOFFSET
The CP_MOFFSET
command is used to offset the selected object multiple number of times.
The multiple offset can be done in either Relative or Absolute mode. In
Relative mode, the offset distances are calculated relative to the last
object that was offset. In Absolute mode, the OFFSET distances are
calculated from the first object that was chosen for offset.
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Offset
Offset and delete original
Command
line : CP_OFFSET
The CP_OFFSET command is used
to offset an object and delete the original object. This is a quick way to
displace an object sideways. Use this command when you wish to save yourself the
bother of deleting the original object.
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Offset
Offset 3D polylines.
Command
line : CP_3DOFFSET
The CP_3DOFFSET command is used to offset 3d
polylines in the same manner as 2d polylines. 3D polyline can be offset both
horizontally and vertically. This can be a very useful in several civil
engineering design situations that require the offsetted polyline to be elevated
or lowered by a fixed amount relative to the source polyline.
CP_3DOFFSET Tutorial
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Offset
Offset a single segment from a polyline.
Command
line : CP_SEGOFFSET
The CP_SEGOFFSET command
is useful to offset a single segment from a polyline. You will be asked to
pick the segment and it will be offset using the standard OFFSET
command.
Note: If you pick a segment which contains arc segments, the offsetting
segment will be the straight line joining the two points and not the arc.
Fitted and Splined polylines cannot be used by this command.
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Offset
Multiple variable polyline segment offset.
Command
line : CP_MVOFFSET
The CP_MVOFFSET command
allows individual polyline segments to be offsetted by different
user-specified distances. One of the places where this command can be
useful is in designing lots where each side needs to be offset by
differing amounts to satisfy the frontage, clearance and other
requirements.
In the example above,
the polyline segments (shown with vertex numbering) are offsetted by
amounts of 10.0, 25.0, 30.0, 30.0 amd 25.0 respectively. The command
sequence is shown below.
The Side to Offset is to be specified relative to the first segment of the
polyline.
Command: CP_mvoffset
Select a polyline:
Pick side to offset:
Enter offset distance <10.00>:
Offset segment [Next/Previous/eXit]:n
Enter offset distance <10.00>: 25
Offset segment [Next/Previous/eXit]:n
Enter offset distance <10.00>: 30
Offset segment [Next/Previous/eXit]:n
Enter offset distance <10.00>: 30
Offset segment [Next/Previous/eXit]:n
Enter offset distance <10.00>: 25
Offset segment [Next/Previous/eXit]:x
CP_MVOFFSET Tutorial
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Draw centroidal marks inside closed polylines.
Command
line : CP_CREATECENTROID
The CP_CREATECENTROID
command is used to create centroidal marks inside closed polylines.
Layer to create in:
Source: Creates the centroidal marks in the source layer( i.e the layer
in which the closed polylines reside).
Current: Create all the centroidal marks in the current layer
Specify: Choosing this option allows specifying the layer in which the
centroidal marks will be created.
Select: Clicking on Select button pops up the Select Layer dialog
box.
Object to create: Specifies the type of object to create.
ACAD Point: An AutoCAD/BricsCAD point object is created at the centroidal location
of each closed polyline.
Running Text Number: A Text string is created which is incremented by 1
each time for the next polygon being annotated with centroidal marks.
Fixed Text string: A fixed text string value is used for the annotation
of the centroidal mark. The value of this text string is specified in the edit
box provided for it.
Start Number: Specify the start number to be used for the annotation, if
the Running Number Text option was chosen.
Format Width: Specify the required format width. This will prefix Zero
before the running number text such that the string length is atleast equal to
the format width specified.
Fixed Text string value: Specify the value of the fixed text string to
use for annotations.
Text Height: Enter the height for marking the Text string or Running
number text.
Ensure that the centroidal point always falls physically inside polygon:
If this option is checked and if the centroidal falls outside the polygon, it
will be moved to a location physically inside the polygon.
The CP_CREATECENTROID command has an option to run without the dialog box
selector.
CP_CREATECENTROID Tutorial
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Measure multiple objects
Command
line : CP_MEASUREMANY
The CP_MEASUREMANY command applies the MEASURE command on
a multiple selection of objects. You
will be prompted for all inputs as required
by the MEASURE command. In addition, CP_MEASUREMANY command also provides the option to place points/blocks at
the start and end of the curve.
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Easy 'Extrude' command
Command
line :
CP_EXTRUDER
The CP_EXTRUDER command
is useful to create extruded 3d solids in an easy and intuitive manner.
This command internally uses the EXTRUDE command but provides a
better and easy interface to setup the command parameters.
Cross Section pattern: Specify the
type of cross section pattern to use for the extrusion. Pre-defined shapes
like Rectangle, Circle and an n-sided Polygon can be specified by their
parameters. If Custom option is chosen, the user is prompted to select a
closed 2d object which will be used as the cross section and extruded
through the path curve
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Join nearest ends of lines / polylines.
Command
line : CP_JNE
The CP_JNE
command is used to join the nearest ends of two selected lines and/or polylines
with a connecting line and optionally join all the three into one single
polyline.
Command:
Select first object: (do so)
Select second object: (do so)
Join all segments together? [ Yes/No ] <Yes>:
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Copy and then Rotate
Command
line : CP_CPROT
The
CP_CPRT command is used to combine both Copy and Rotate
operations in one command.
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Move and then Rotate
Command
line : CP_MVROT
The
CP_MVRT command is used to combine both Move and Rotate
operations in one command.
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