The cursor changes shape as you work, depending on the tool you are using, and whether an editing/input operation is underway or not. Cursor variations help you identify particular nodes and edges, as an aid in editing.
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Reference Line |
Other Edge |
Other Edge - Perpendicular |
Intersection |
Node of Reference Line |
Other Node |
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Before Input (Arrow Tool) |
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Before Input (Other Tools) |
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During Input/ |
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Magic Wand |
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Trim Elements |
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Pick Up Parameters |
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Transfer Parameters |
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Other Cursors
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Empty space: No selectable objects at this location |
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Quick Selection option (for surface selection with Arrow tool) |
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Drag/Rotate/Mirror Element Copy |
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Drag/Rotate/Mirror Multiple Element Copies |
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Appears during element input/editing, when several options are available. E.g.: •set direction of Roof pitch •when splitting element: choose which part of element should remain selected •set Limited depth of a Section •curved Walls placed with tangential method - choose preferred placement. |
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Fill Handle |
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Place Dimension/Zone Stamp/Fill Area, or Close Polygon |
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Paste, then move contents of Marquee/Clipboard |
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Choose Plane (Place Dimension in a 3D Document) |
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Choose Line/Edge (Place Linear Dimension - Any Direction) |
