Select Outline

Tool(s): Line Fixture, define geometry

You can choose between two predefined types (rectangle, trapezium) and a symbol. This closed symbol is provided in the symbol catalog.

To select an outline

1. Define the shape of the outline:
   • Select Rectangle or Trapezium and enter all relevant parameters (height, width) or
   • select Symbol.
     This requires symbols in plan view. Create any outline you want in the Draft module and save it as a symbol. Make sure that you create closed geometric outlines and that you delete doubled lines. Otherwise, the program will issue an appropriate message when it comes to retrieving this symbol.
     Tip: Use the Combine Overlapping Lines (How) tool to convert superimposed lines to single lines.
     

     Activate Combine Overlapping Lines in one of the following ways

     • Menu bar: Modify Draft

     • Palette: Tools Modify area in the following module(s):

     Draft

2. If you have selected Symbol, click . The Get Data dialog box opens. Select a symbol. If necessary, click the Selection... button to select a different folder.
3. When you have selected an outline (rectangle, trapezium or symbol), you can specify how the fixture placed and the component interact:
   • Without interaction: the outline of the fixture has no effect on the components.
   • Positive (merging): the outline of the fixture is merged with the component.
   • Negative (cutting out): the outline of the fixture is subtracted from the component.
4. Click OK to confirm your entries.