Sets options for modifying a turn in an existing path. This ribbon appears when you select a turn in the existing path.
Properties
Displays the Sketch Properties dialog, which allows you to view properties for the path.
Finish Path
Displays the path in the active view and returns to the Place Volume Along Path Command.
Cancel
Cancels the changes you have made and returns you to the model.
Show Cross Section View
Opens up a new window that is oriented to display the sketch (cross-section) plane as viewed from the end of the first path segment. The option is only available when the cross-sectional type is defined as Sketch.
Edit
Allows you to modify and move the existing path. You can select a segment, a turn, or multiple segments to which you want to make modifications.
Create
Displays the Create Path ribbon to allow you to add segments to an existing path.
First Point
Specifies that you are selecting the starting location of the move vector.
Second Point
Specifies that you are selecting the ending location of the move vector.
Plane
Activates options for selecting a working plane for the path. Six options are available:
Plan Plane
Defines the work surface as the XY plane. You can also press CTRL+1 to select this option.
Z Plane: X-West / Elevation Plane: East-West
Defines the work surface as the XZ plane. You can also press CTRL+2 to select this option.
Section Plane: Y- South / Elevation Plane: North-South
Defines the work surface as the YZ plane. You can also press CTRL+3 to select this option.
Plane by Turn
Defines the work surface as the plane defined by an existing turn. You select the turn to set the plane. You can also press CTRL+4 to select this option.
Plane by Three Points
Defines the work surface using three points you define. You can also press CTRL+5 to select this option.
No Plane
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Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place to any plane. You can also press CTRL+6 to select this option.
Delete Selected Items
Deletes the selected path segments.
Angle 1
Displays the first angle used in the turn, if one exists. This option is read-only.
Angle 2
Displays the second angle used in the turn, if one exists. This option is read-only.
Angle 3
Displays the third angle used in the turn, if one exists. This option is read-only.
Turn Type
Specifies the type of turn. You can change the turn type by selecting another type in the list.
None
Indicates that no special turn type is applied to the turn.
Bend
Specifies that the turn type between two segments is a bend. You can specify the angle of the bend in the Value box.
Cornice
Specifies that the turn type between two segments is a cornice. You can specify the radius of the cornice in the Value box.
Chamfer
Specifies that the turn type between two segments is a chamfer. You can specify the dimensions for setback A and setback B of the chamfer in the Value box. The dimensions of setback A and setback B for the chamfer must be the same.
The following graphic includes an example of each of the available turn types:
Value
Defines dimensions for the selected turn type.