Where did the 3d modifying stuff come from? It almost never shows up (I think). How do I stop it and access it when I want.
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Where did this come from?
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Re: Where did this come from?
That looks like some direct manipulation stuff, how did you get there?
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Re: Where did this come from?
pleasew upload the file.
Just guessing you have two components slightly overlapping and set to add, try merge
Just guessing you have two components slightly overlapping and set to add, try merge
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Re: Where did this come from?
It's the 3D manipulation mode. If you select a component in 2D and then click on it in 3D (or double click direct in 3D) you will get that mode.
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Re: Where did this come from?
Thank you so much Adrian that was exactly what I wanted to know. The tools seem really useful but I had only seen them when I didn't want them. Do you know where any documentation is on them?
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Re: Where did this come from?
At the right end of the program menu bar is "Help". That contains links to a wealth of information.
Bookmarking this link in your web browser might be a good idea. It's my go to source.
Bookmarking this link in your web browser might be a good idea. It's my go to source.
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Re: Where did this come from?
I know where the help files are but since this is not a "selected tool" from a menu the "?" does not help and I have no idea of the name to search for. I have looked through the "Help Contents".
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Re: Where did this come from?
"What's New" is another good place to look if you come across something that you've never seen before. (Modeling)