Direction Definition Options
Some functions may require the selection of a Direction. In this case, the Options section on the ribbon allows you to define the direction to be applied.
The following options are available:
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Select X-axis: Select this option to set the X-axis as direction. |
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Select Y-axis: Select this option to set the Y-axis as direction. |
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Select Z-axis: Select this option to set the Y-axis as direction. |
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View direction: Select this option to set the View direction as direction. |
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Rotate on axis: Selecting this option displays the Rotate around an axis dialog box allowing you to define an angle and the reference axis to use for rotation. |
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Reverse direction: This option allows you to reverse the current direction. |
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By sphere: Selecting this option displays a sphere in the graphic area allowing you to dynamically define the direction. |
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By two points: Selecting this option allows you to define a direction by selecting two points. In this case, the corresponding Filter section on the ribbon helps you to define the required points. |
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By face: This option allows you to define a direction by face selection. In this case, certain filter options for face selection become available on the ribbon. |
Hint: In addition to using the dedicated function icon, you may also press the Space Bar to reverse the direction.