Position a Segment Relative to a Plane or Another Segment
This
task shows you how to position a routable segment so that it is a
defined distance away from a reference plane or from another segment. The
function can be used to make a segment clear an existing structure or in
situations where it is necessary to position it a certain distance from
another object or segment.
1.
In the example below the routable,
in this case a run, is colliding with the beam. The object is to move the
segment up so that it passes just over the beam.
2.
Place the offset plane
on top of the beam and bring up the Definition dialog box for the routable.
3.
Right-click on the segment you
want to move. A drop down menu will display. Select
Offset segment.
4.
Select
Offset segment. The Offset segment dialog box will appear.
5.
Select
Make segment parallel to reference plane and then select
either the, Outside edge to reference plane
button or the Center line to reference plane
button. See Step 9 to offset to another segment.
6.
Enter a distance in the
Offset field. If you enter 0 the routable will
be placed on top of the beam if you have selected Outside edge to reference
plane. If you select Center line to reference plane then entering 0 in the
Offset field will place the center line of the routable on top of the beam.
7.
Click the
Offset to far side
or
Offset to near side
button. These buttons will place the routable on opposite sides of the
reference plane.
8.
Click
Preview if you want to, then click
OK and then OK again in
the Definition dialog box. The run segment will be placed on top of the
beam.
9.
To position a segment a certain
distance from another segment, select the Offset to
another segment option and click the segment to which you want to
offset. Click one of the three buttons: Outside
edge to outside edge, Center line to center line or
Center line to outside edge.