Connect to Another Edge

You can connect the edges of multi-shaped planes or structural layers of a plane. You can combine edges in a ceiling with planes inclined in different directions, for example.

Connect to Another Edge

The edges are trimmed with a vertical joint such that the top surfaces of the structures or structural layers are connected at the joint.

  1. Select a structure and a layer, if necessary.

    Select a Structure and a Layer

  2. Move the cursor near the square grip point of the edge.
  3. Right-click to open the context-sensitive menu.
  4. Select Connect to Another Edge.
  5. If necessary, select the function for editing parameters.

    Editing Parameters

  6. Select a structure and a layer, if necessary.

    Select a Structure and a Layer

  7. Click the square grip point on the edge of the structure or layer.

Connect to Front or Back Plane

The first selected structure is trimmed to the front or back surface of the other structure.

  1. Select a structure and a layer, if necessary.

    Select a Structure and a Layer

  2. Move the cursor near the square grip point of the edge.
  3. Right-click to open the context-sensitive menu.
  4. Select either of the following:
    • Connect to Front Plane
    • Connect to Back Plane
  5. If necessary, select the function for editing parameters.

    Editing Parameters

  6. Select a structure and a layer, if necessary.

    Select a Structure and a Layer

  7. Select Confirm.
Note:
  • The formed connection can be removed with the function Disconnect Edge.
  • You can choose different types of connections, when you use the Trim Area Edges function.