Modify Extension Line

Module(s): Dimension Lines

You can use the Modify Extension Line tool to modify the end points of extension lines.

Tip: To remove extension lines, enter 0 for the length.

To modify extension lines

1. Click Modify Extension Line (How).
   

   Activate Modify Extension Line in one of the following ways

   • Menu bar: Modify Dimension Lines

   • Toolbar: Basic Tools Dimension Lines flyout
   • Palette: Tools Modify area in the following module(s):

   Dimension Lines

2. Select the extension line points you want to change.
   

   • To select a single element, click it.
   • To select elements in a region, use the left mouse button to open a selection rectangle around the elements you want to select
   • To include all the elements in the current document, click All in the Input options or press CTRL+A. Please note that this option is not available for all tools.

   For more information on the options available for selecting elements in Allplan, see Selecting elements, overview.

   When selecting elements, you can use the Filter Assistant to apply a filter based on element types and/or properties. For more information, see Filter Assistant.

3. Click the current end point of the extension line.
4. Define the new end point in one of the following ways:
   • Click in the workspace.
   • Enter the length at the keyboard.