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?
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.
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Andrew Bell
RegardsAndrew BellTechnical SupportBentley Systems
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.
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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.
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
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.
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....
The fillet in the picture is an arc made by the construct circular fillet tool.
When you e.g. Modify (Element) a (rectangular) shape or linestring by selecting a vertex, you can change the vertex type to sharp/round/chamfered. Only in that case the arc(center) is secured...
Be also sure that "convert selected round or chamfer to segment" is OFF (show extended settings button), because a round will then be interpreted as an individual arc.
You're a master. I completely don't know Bentley designed such thing on the Modify Element tool. I usually only use it when I want to adjust the dimension position (because dimension has two handles, use Modify element tool would be faster).
An explanation for each of the option relating to modifying an arc using the Modify Element tool can be found in the Help Documentation under:
> Contents > Working with Existing Elements > Changing Elements > Modify Toolbox > Modify Element
As well as a number of other methods to modify elements in different manners.
What I would like to ask is whether the method you are asking for is to adjust the Radius of the Arc interactively, or using AccuDraw, and to adjust the EndPoints accordingly along with the radius center point?
A simple method would be just to use the Construct Circular Fillet tool again, rather than using the Modify Element tool, using the lines that exist but using a new radius. This should create a new fillet separate from the existing fillet.
Thanks your help, Andrew.
Should be: adjust the radius of the arc interactively. I guess there is only one parameter required.
This method would be useful for modifying the bending of reinforcement. And I would like to particularly notice that this new function would like to be added into MicroStation V8i (it will be kept maintained) but not just for that MicroStation x64.
Why is it that you are now discussing the operation of the Place Arc tool. I have been working on this issue with the impression that you have originally created this Arc using the Construct Circular Fillet tool. How is the Place Arc tool involved with the request?
What I meant is: In the Place Arc Tool there is a parameter "Radius". And that item should be added into to new method.
So that we can match the first step listed above - "Set the radius".