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5.16 Working with DXF files
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Displaying/editing information for the geometric data
Precondition
The DXF file is opened in the Program Manager or in the editor.
ress the "Details" and "Geometry info" softkeys.
The cursor takes the form of a question mark.
Position the cursor on the element for which you want to display its
geometric
data and press the "Element info" softkey.
If, for example, you have selected a straight line, the following window
opens, "Straight line on layer: ...". You are shown the coordinates a
p-
propriate for the current zero point in the selected layer: Start point for X
and Y, end point for X and Y as well as the length.
in the editor, press the "Element edit" softkey.
The coordinate values can be edited.
ress the "Back" softkey to close the display window.
Note
Editing a geometric element
You can use this function to make smaller changes to the geometry, e.g. for missing
intersections.
You should make larger changes in the input screen of the editor.
Changes that you make with "Element edit" cannot be undone.