Main Steps
Return
Returns you to the Assembly environment.
Path Step
Defines the path along which the wire runs. You can define a new path or select an existing path created with the Path command.
Path Tangency
Adjusts the endpoints of the path to control tangency.
Properties Step
Defines the properties for the wire.
Preview/Finish/Cancel
This button changes function as you move through the feature construction process. The Preview button shows what the constructed feature will look like, based on the input provided in the other steps. The Finish button constructs the feature. After previewing the feature, you can edit it by re-selecting the appropriate step on the command bar. The Cancel button discards all input and exits the command.
Path Step Options
Create Path
Specifies that a new path will be created for the wire to follow.
Use Existing Path
Specifies that the wire will follow an existing path.
Activate Part
Activates an inactive part for selection by fully loading it into memory and making it editable.
Circular Cutout Locate
Allows you to select a cylindrical face on a cutout through which the path can run.
Keypoint Locate
Allows you to select keypoints through which the path can run.
Redefine Point
Allows you to redefine the location of an existing point you select. You can use the Relative/Absolute option on the command bar to redefine its position relative to its current position or with respect to its absolute position in the document. You can type a new coordinate in the X, Y, or Z boxes, select a keypoint, click a point in space.
Keypoints
Sets the type of keypoint on existing geometry you can select when defining the path.
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Allows you to select any keypoint. |
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Allows you to select an x,y,z point in free space. |
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Allows you to select an end point. |
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Allows you to select a midpoint. |
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Allows you to select the center point of a circle or arc. |
Relative/Absolute Position
Specifies whether the value you type is relative to the point's current position or is based on the global origin of the document. The global origin is the point where the three default reference planes intersect (the exact center of the design space).
X
Sets the position for the x axis.
Y
Sets the position for the y axis.
Z
Sets the position for the z axis.
Deselect (x)
Clears the selection.
Accept (checkmark)
Accepts the selection.
Setting Tangency Options
Start
Specifies the end condition for the start end of the curve. You can specify whether or not the start point of the curve is tangent to the element used to define the keypoint, and the length of the tangent vector. Define the length of the tangent vector by dragging the tangent vector handle using the mouse, or you can type a value.
End
Specifies the end condition for the finish end of the curve. You can specify whether or not the end point of the curve is tangent to an element you select, and the length of the tangent vector. Define the length of the tangent vector by dragging the tangent vector handle using the mouse or you can type a value.
Selecting an Existing Path
Select
Sets the method of selecting the path the wire should follow.
Single—Allows you to select one or more individual paths.
Chain—Allows you to select an endpoint connected set of paths.
Property Step Options
Material
Specifies the material for the wire.
Properties
Displays the Properties dialog box that allows you to make changes to the properties for the wire.
Other command bar Options
Name
Displays the feature name. Feature names are assigned automatically. You can edit the name by typing a new name in the box on the command bar or by selecting the feature and using the Rename command on the shortcut menu.
