Cage Polyline dialog box

Point Location

Specify Points

Lets you specify (or move) the locations for the ends of the polyline segments.

You can use the Point Constructor and the Snap Point options on the Top Border bar.

Points that are located at snap points of existing other geometry, or cage geometry are associative.

Closed

Specifies that the start and end of the polyline are at the same point, forming a closed loop.

Drawing Plane

Specifies a plane on which to create and constrain the polyline.

Constrained to Plane

Specifies the plane you want the polyline constrained to.

When selected, Specify CSYS becomes available.

Lets you select the current view coordinate system, or any of the current Work Coordinate System planes.

Movement

Constrains the movement of polyline segment ends.

WCS

Moves segment ends in a specified X, Y, or Z direction of the work coordinate system or along one of the principal planes of the WCS.

XC

YC

ZC

YC-ZC

XC-ZC

XC-YC

View

Moves segment ends in relation to the view plane.

Tip: Press and hold the Shift key while dragging segment ends to limit movement to the vertical or horizontal directions of the viewing screen.

Vector

Defines a direction in which to move the selected segment ends.

You can select a line, a datum axis, an OrientXpress vector, or use the Specify Vector options to define the direction.

• NX moves the points or poles in a direction parallel to the vector you specify.

• Snapping is active. If the object to snap to does not lie in the drag path of the pole, projected snapping is used.

Plane

Defines a plane in which to move the selected poles or polylines.

• NX moves the segment ends in a direction parallel to the plane you specify.

• Snapping is active. If the object to snap to does not lie in the drag path, projected snapping is used.

Segment

Moves the segment ends along either adjacent polyline segment.

Microposition

Allows for more precise movement of cage objects

Rate: 25%

Indicates the percentage of movement of selected objects. Use the slider to set the percentage.

Step Value

Only available with Drag method.

Specifies the distance of one step.

• Moves the selected objects in a positive direction by the value specified.

• Moves the selected objects in a positive direction by the value specified.

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How do I

• Create a handle using a polyline

Learn more

• Cage Polyline

• Using polylines to create geometry

Cage Polyline dialog box, NX 2212 Series © 2023 Siemens