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Available in: Pro and Architectural

Use this command to draw a Rectangular Revision Cloud through two points. The resulting curve is stored on the drawing as a single entity and is in fact a Polyline.

Select the 'Rectangular Revision Cloud' button and command the prompt reads:

Give Corner Point or [3] Point Rectangle:

Give First Point or [2] Point Rectangle:

At this point it is possible to switch between the two modes by typing or as required. Obviously once the first point is set the mode cannot be changed until the current rectangle is completed or aborted (Escape).

2 Point Rectangle

The prompt should read:

Give Corner Point or [3] Point Rectangle:

If it does not type . Select the first corner point of the rectangle using any of the snaps and input options. A dynamic rectangle will be drawn from this point to the cursor. The prompt now reads:

Give Opposite Corner Point:

Select the opposing corner of the rectangle using any of the snaps and input options and you will be prompted to give an arch length for the individual arcs that will form the outline of the Rectangular Revision Cloud as in the example below.

Once the Arc Length has been entered the Rectangular Revision Cloud will be drawn at the points selected with the chosen arc length.

See Modifying/Moving a Polyline for information on how a Revision Cloud can be edited.

3 Point Rectangle

The prompt should read:

Give First Point or [2] Point Rectangle:

If it does not type. Select the first point of the rectangle using any of the snaps and input options. A dynamic line will be drawn from this point to the cursor. The prompt now reads:

Give Second Corner Point:

The second point defines the length of one side of the rectangle and its rotation. Usually this point would be set using either Snap or Polar input, making it easy to define the length and rotation. Indicate the point and the prompt now reads:

Give Third Point:

Draft it now forces Polar input and locks the angle value perpendicular to the angle defined between points one and two. Indicate the third point by clicking or entering a value in the Distance input field and clicking, or set Snap mode and snap to an existing point. Once selected you will be prompted to give an arch length for the individual arcs that will form the outline of the Rectangular Revision Cloud as in the example below.

Once the Arc Length has been entered the Rectangular Revision Cloud will be drawn at the points selected with the chosen arc length.

See Modifying/Moving a Polyline for information on how a Revision Cloud can be edited.

Centre Justified Rectangle

The prompt should read:

Give Rectangle Centre Point or [2] Point Rectangle or or [3] Point Rectangle:

If it does not type. Select the centre point of the rectangle using any of the snaps and input options. A dynamic rectangle will be drawn around this centre point to a corner of the rectangle. The prompt now reads:

Give Corner Point:

Select the corner of the rectangle using any of the snaps and input options and you will be prompted to give an arch length for the individual arcs that will form the outline of the Rectangular Revision Cloud as in the example below.

Once the Arc Length has been entered the Rectangular Revision Cloud will be drawn at the points selected with the chosen arc length.

See Modifying/Moving a Polyline for information on how a Revision Cloud can be edited.