Lock to Handle Direction

Piping Design

If you continue a pipe line from the grip point of a component, the default sweep direction is the same as the grip point's direction.

Do either of the following:

Select the checkbox:

When you select a grip point, the sweep direction is inherited from the grip point.
Clear this checkbox:

When you select a grip point, the sweep direction is free. You can add the route of the pipe's or duct's center line in the direction of the main axes X, Y or Z.

Note:

If is selected and you click a grip point, you can then release the direction by pressing the F key or clicking the button.
You can undo the line to the previous point by pressing Ctrl+Z and then click a different point. You can undo the added points of the same line all the way back to the starting point.
The sweep direction is affected by the bend radius of an elbow added between straight parts. If necessary, select the elbow again.