The Intelligent Cursor

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.

Empty Space

Reference Line

Other Edge

Intersection

Node of Reference Line

Other Node

Before Input (Arrow Tool)

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//helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/ac22_help/030-interaction/ArrowPerpendicular.png

//helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/ac22_help/030-interaction/ArrowIntersection.png

//helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/ac22_help/030-interaction/ArrowHeavyCheck.png

//helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/ac22_help/030-interaction/ArrowLightCheck.png

Before Input (Other Tools)

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//helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/ac22_help/030-interaction/MercedesCursor.png

//helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/ac22_help/030-interaction/IntersectionCursor.png

//helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/ac22_help/030-interaction/HeavyCheckmarkCursor.png

//helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/ac22_help/030-interaction/CheckmarkCursor.png

During Input
(Other Tools)

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//helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/ac22_help/030-interaction/StripedPencil.png
//helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/ac22_help/030-interaction/PencilPointTangent.png
//helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/ac22_help/030-interaction/PencilPtPerpendicular.png

//helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/ac22_help/030-interaction/PencilPtIntersection.png

//helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/ac22_help/030-interaction/FilledPencil.png

//helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/ac22_help/030-interaction/FilledPencilWhiteTop.png

Magic Wand

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//helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/ac22_help/030-interaction/MagicWandEdge.png

//helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/ac22_help/030-interaction/MagicWandNode.png

Trim Elements

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//helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/ac22_help/030-interaction/ScissorsOnEdge.png

Pick Up Parameters

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//helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/ac22_help/030-interaction/EyedropperHalf.png

Transfer Parameters

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Other Cursors

Cursor

Description

Empty space: No selectable elements 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 Curtain Wall input to define its “outside” part.

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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

//helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/ac22_help/030-interaction/Trident.png

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)

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