For custom shapes, elevation represents the position of the object, specifically the distance between the object and the ground. In 2D, draw the profile with the flat side to the left, and save it to this category.Įlevation: A custom shape’s Elevation may be set manually under the Object Tab, but more often the elevation is changed by selecting the object in 3D and moving it with the 3D gizmo. To create a flat edge, simply select the Lip Style None from the drop-down menu.Ĭreate Custom Lip Profiles: Left click the Custom Profile button to open the Lip Styles Library. Lip Height: This control allows the height of the Lip to be adjusted from 1″ to 6″. A preview of each style is to the left of the name.

Select the lip style for your custom shape from the drop-down menu. Lip Style: The Lip Style Control is also located under the Stage Options. You may undo the reset with the Undo button.Īutomatically Set Point Heights: This button will automatically set the point heights. It will undo every point height change you have made to the shape. It will not undo just the last change you made to the custom shape.

Reset All Points: This button resets all points to the height set in the height box. For example the height of a balcony would usually be 6 inches, representing the thickness of the balcony. When creating an object such as a balcony or an upright arch, the height is the thickness of the object. For custom shapes, height represents one of the dimensions of the object. To set an object’s height, enter a number into the Height box or use the up and down arrows. Height: The Height control is located under the Stage Options. A 5-foot-long cylinder would be created by drawing a circle and giving it a height of 5 feet. Cylinders are created by first drawing a circle and then setting a height to represent the length. With some custom shapes, the height will represent the length of the object. The height is the thickness of the object while the elevation is the distance the object is above the ground. When creating custom shapes it is important to understand how Height and Elevation relate to your shape. This allows an upright arch to be drawn flat and then tilted up. Shapes drawn in the 2D view can be tilted upright on the axis in the 3D view. With Custom Shapes, much of the work on this stage is done in the 3D view.

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