Functions in the Window

Left mouse button

The left mouse button can be used to draw, select and modify. If you move the mouse in the graphics window, crosshair appear on the cursor. The position of the point most recently clicked on in the graphics window is displayed with the marker in the shape of a crossed square "".

Depending on which function is currently active, the cursor offers additional support by displaying information and help functions. These functions are described below using general examples. You will find further descriptions in the chapters for the respective functions.

Temporary reference points and auxiliary-lines

If the system recognises a capturable point when drawing close to an element, it displays this with the capture symbol that is displayed beneath the cursor. The symbols are described in the "Right mouse button" chapter.

Example

Values field

A distance from the most recently selected point can be entered in the value field. For example, a line is to be copied 50 cm from the other line, parallel and offset. After calling up the copy function and stating the direction, the alignment can be stated directly in the distance field.

Input assistant

The Input Assistant appears above the value field when the  Tab  key is pressed. The Input Assistant provides additional options for inputs or processing depending on the function that is currently selected.
A selected line is to be connected to another in the example. The STRETCH function is selected in the Input Assistant.

Right mouse button

The context menu may contain various functions.

standard	for a selection	in a text field

Capture functions

The capture functions are described in chapter "Capture functions".

Divide

A division by number or fixed distance can be displayed on a line or polygon using this function. Temporary capture points are generated that are only deleted when the freehand capture mode is selected.

Number on line

Two points and the number of distances are queried.

Distance on line

Two points and the distance are queried. Division begins at the first point.

Number on polygon

The polygon must first be selected and then the position of the start and end points and the number of distances is queried.

Distance on polygon

The polygon must first be selected and then the position of the start and end points and the distance queried. Division begins at the first point. The side to be divided must also be stated for a closed polygon.

Measure…

This function moves the dimension values window into the foreground.

Move selection

You can use this function to move previously selected parts.

Copy selection

You can use this function to copy previously selected parts.

Delete

You can use this function to delete previously selected parts.

Group selection

An arbitrary selection can be combined into a group using this function.

Ungroup

A previously selected group can be ungrouped using this function.

Selection to foreground

The visibility of a specific selection can be modified and placed in the foreground using this function.

Selection to background

The visibility of a specific selection can be modified and placed in the background using this function.

Selection in front of model

The visibility of a specific selection can be modified and placed in front of a specific model using this function.

Selection behind model

The visibility of a specific selection can be modified and placed behind a specific model using this function.

Middle mouse button

Rotate image

Hold down the middle mouse button (scroll wheel) and move the mouse.

Zoom

Scroll with the middle mouse button (scroll wheel) or hold down the middle mouse button and the  Shift  key together and move the mouse up and down.
The current position of the cursor is the zoom centre when zooming with the scroll wheel.

Move

Hold down the middle mouse button and the  Ctrl  key and move the mouse.
The image section can also be moved using the  Ctrl  key and the arrow keys.

The key combination of the functions ROTATE IMAGE and MOVE IMAGE can be set in the OPTIONS.

Keyboard commands (short cuts)

Users can create their own keyboard shortcuts or modify existing ones. The keyboard commands can be set in the menu SETTINGS > KEYBOARD COMMANDS.

Note

Keep in mind that the following keys on international keyboards may have different inscriptions:
Ctrl  =  Strg
Shift  =  Umschalt
Del  =  Entf
Home  =  Pos1

Categories

All menus and submenus are listed here.

Tip

The commands are organised by toolbars under "All commands".

Command

Individual commands are listed by selecting a category.
If a command is selected, the "Current key commands" field will show whether a keyboard combination has already been assigned to this command.

Tip

Users can choose between the OPTIONS "Current category" and "Display all". All commands are displayed by selecting "Display all".

New keyboard commands

If a command is selected, the key combination can be entered in the "New key command" field. This is done by pressing the required keys together. If the selected combination is already in use for a different command, the command is displayed in the field "Currently used for".
The new combination is saved by selecting "Apply". If the combination has already been assigned, a warning message appears.

Note

Possible keyboard commands:
A modifier key must be used:
Ctrl ,  Alt  or  Shift 
Letters on their own do not work.
The only single key combinations are the function keys  F1 - F12 .

Current keyboard commands

The current allocation of the command is displayed here. A marked command can also be deleted here.

Reset all

Commands can be reset if you wish to return to the default settings. A warning message appears.

Management functions

  
The key combinations can be saved or transferred to other computers with the LOAD COMMANDS and SAVE COMMANDS management functions.

List commands

This function provides a complete list of all keyboard commands and provides a function for printing the list or searching for specific commands.

Note

The list can be reduced to keyboard commands already in use.

Search

Enter a word or part of a word into the search field. The current list is filtered based on the text you enter.

Tip

Double-clicking on an entry takes you back to the main dialog window and displays the corresponding command.

Touch Input

Several gestures with the fingers are supported for tablets with touch sensitive displays in the graphics window.

Move

Put one finger on the graphics window and move the finger.

Rotate 2D

Put two fingers on the graphics window and rest one finger. This defines the rotation point. Rotate the second finger around the first. The z-axis remains unchanged.

Zoom

Put two fingers on the graphics window and move them closer or farther away.

Rotate 3D

Put two fingers on the graphics window and move them up and down. The z-axis is tilted.

Reset view

Put one finger on the graphics window and tap with a second finger.

Calculating expressions

There is an option for calculating mathematical expressions in the entry line. This type of calculation is made by pressing  F9 .

Example

50*50  F9  >> 2500
sin(45)  F9  >> 0.707106781186547