Move Edges

3-D Standard > Tools > Edge > Move...

These functions allow you to model 3-D parts by moving individual edges.

Various options are available for specifying the displacement vector:

	2 points (direct) Specification of start and end point of the vector.
	Click to open a menu with further functions:
	Via 2 points + Vector length Specification of start point of the vector, point for direction and defining the vector length. By entering vector length 0, you can use the cursor to perform the displacement dynamically.
	In edge direction Identification of an edge existing in the drawing. The direction of the translation vector is determined by the position of the identification point. If the identification point lies to the left of the midpoint of the edge, the vector has a positive direction, otherwise negative.
	Perpendicular Point -> Edge Perpendicular from a point to an edge
	Perpendicular Point -> Surface Specification of the start point and identification of a surface. The end point of the vector is determined by the perpendicular from the start point to the surface or its enlargement.
	Vertical to surface Vector on a surface normal. You can define the surface by: · identifying two edges, · identifying an edge and specifying a point, · specifying three points, · identifying two edges. The plane is defined by the normal vectors. The start of the vector lies in the end of the edge that is closer to the first identification point. The vector stands perpendicular on the selected surface.
	In dimension direction Identification of a dimensioning. The vector lies on the dimension line.
	2 points (2-D) Specification of two 2-D points
	2 lines (2-D) Identification of two parallel 2-D graphical elements. A perpendicular (in 2-D) is dropped from the first line to the middle of the second line.

HiCAD first checks whether plane surfaces are distorted by the moving of edges. If this is the case, the message Plane surfaces are distorted. Triangulate (Y/N)? appears.Choose Yesif you want the edges to be moved and the surfaces triangulated.

(1) Edge, (2) Start point of the displacement vector, (3) End point of the displacement vector, (4) With triangulation

Edge Functions (3-D) • Surface Functions (3-D) • Point Functions (3-D) • Model and Process Parts (3-D)