[V8i] Circular Fillet

Let's study what is the most effective way to modify the radius!

For the MicroStation V8i SS3's hotkey, "7" represent "modify". I think Bentley can do some improvement/combination works on the number "9"' tool?

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  • When you mention the "hotkey" for "7" representing "modify" as well as the tool representing "9" are you meaning the Position Mapping keys for these tools? I would assume, therefore, that the tool that is represented by the number "9" under the Modify toolbar is the "Construct Circular Fillet" tool. What sort of improvements are you recommending for this tool and how does the image relate to these. Further details would be required if an Enhancement Request is needed for any changes to this tools operations.

    Regards

    Andrew Bell

    Regards
    Andrew Bell
    Technical Support
    Bentley Systems

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  • When you mention the "hotkey" for "7" representing "modify" as well as the tool representing "9" are you meaning the Position Mapping keys for these tools? I would assume, therefore, that the tool that is represented by the number "9" under the Modify toolbar is the "Construct Circular Fillet" tool. What sort of improvements are you recommending for this tool and how does the image relate to these. Further details would be required if an Enhancement Request is needed for any changes to this tools operations.

    Regards

    Andrew Bell

    Regards
    Andrew Bell
    Technical Support
    Bentley Systems

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  • Yes, hotkey "7-9" is to activate the "Construct Circular Fillet" tool.

    Firstly, I am not suggesting to submit an enhancement request unless there's really no good solution. Actually, as I am not the master of MicroStation so I would like to first seek what is the fastest way now for Microstation to modify the circular fillet. Deep in my heart, I'm quite desire a tool which would provide a one-click modification method (most likely impossible).

    As I am not good at English presentation, let me know if you don't understand the enhancement request.

    1. Set the radius
    2. Set truncate
    3. Point to that Arc element / Arc as sub element in complex chain
    4. Left click mouse one time so as to tell program to start temporary draw mode.
    5. As the above picture attached, it automatically re-trims lines which are connecting to Arc element, delete old arc element and construct new arc element. (or directly construct a new one and keep original)
    6. If the modified Arc position is not correct (assume there's some complex case), right click mouse one time, until the calculated solution is right
    7. Left click mouse one time, to tell the program to complete.

    ......

    Bentley may want to reference this solution and then upgrade the circular fillet tools.

    ..........Am I too greedy?

  • Sorry, Anthony, I'm still a little confused about what you are requiring MicroStation to perform. Are these separate items you wanted to be able to "modify" on the created Circular Fillet? Or is this a step-by-step guide for what you are trying to achieve? How is the Trim Multiple tool involved in what you are wanting to perform? Maybe you could supply an example design file or some screen captures to assist with your explanation.

    Regards

    Andrew Bell

    Regards
    Andrew Bell
    Technical Support
    Bentley Systems

  • Just use the Modify Element tool to modify an arc radius in a shape, complex chain/shape or linestring.

    When accudraw is active the alignment of the arc is secured.

    Hope this is of any help.

  • Unknown said:

    I'm still a little confused about what you are requiring MicroStation to perform

    Maybe I should give you a full example.

    Yes I want to be able to modify the created circular fillet. It is however the existing tools will rotate lines when you're editing the Arc.

     

    Unknown said:

    How is the Trim Multiple tool involved in what you are wanting to perform? Maybe you could supply an example design file or some screen captures to assist with your explanation.

    Sorry, I just noticed that sjoerd provided us a very good example because I didn't notice there's some methods selection before when using a modify element tool on the arc. We don't need to reference the design interface of Trim Multiple tool. If Bentley wants to enhance, they just need to add a new method item on the modify element tool.

  • Unknown said:

    When accudraw is active the alignment of the arc is secured.

    May I know what is this meaning to? Here the arc is not secured....