Sets options for modifying a turn in an existing path.
Sketch Properties
Displays the Sketch Properties Dialog, on which you can view properties for the path.
Finish Path
Displays the path in the active view and returns to the model with the place prismatic shape feature still enabled.
Cancel
Cancels the changes you made and returns you to the model.
Edit
Modifies and moves the existing path. You can select the segment, turn, or multiple segments to which to make modifications.
Create
Displays the Create Path ribbon to allow you to add segments to an existing path. For more information, click Create Path Ribbon in Creating Customized Shapes.
Origin
Defines the origin on the cross-section for prismatic shape construction.
Reference Point
Specifies that you are selecting the starting location of the move vector.
End Point
Specifies that you are selecting the ending location of the move vector.
Plane
Activates options for selecting a working plane for the path.
Working Plane Options
Plan Plane
Defines the work surface as the XY plane.
Elevation Plane: East-West
Defines the work surface as the XZ plane.
Section Plane: North-South
Defines the work surface as the YZ plane.
Plane by Turn
Defines the work surface as the plane defined by an existing turn. You select the turn to set the plane.
Plane by Three Points
Defines the work surface using three points that you define.
No Plane
Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place to any plane.
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.
Turn Type Options
None
Indicates that no special turn type will be 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 Feature Value box.
Cornice
Specifies that the turn type between two segments is a cornice. You can specify the radius of the cornice in the Feature 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 Feature 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:
Turn Type Value
Defines dimensions for the selected turn type.