Rotating Branch Profiles

You can orient a branch by rotating its profile.

See Also
About Immersive Branch Definition
About Branch and Segment Properties
  1. In the tree or in the 3D area, select a branch.

    Note: You can select a multi-profile branch.

  2. From the Branch section of the action bar, click Immersive Branch Definition .
    • The Auto Routing Mode is activated.
    • The Branch Properties panel appears.
  3. From the context toolbar, select Push Pull Mode .
    Rotate Branch Profile is available.

  4. Click Rotate Branch Profile .

    In the 3D area:

    • Objects other than the selected branch are greyed out.
    • The Robot is snapped to the middle of the selected branch.
    • An angle editor displaying the current angle value of the branch profile appears.



  5. To rotate the branch profile, do one of the following:
    • Rotate the arc of the robot.

    • Rotate the triangular manipulator.

      Tip: When dragging the triangular manipulator, you can simultaneously view the branch rotating in the 3D area.
    • Click the angle value to enter a precise value, and then press Enter or click in the 3D area to validate.

    In the 3D area, the branch profile is rotated.

  6. To cancel your manipulations, press Escape.
  7. To validate your manipulations, click Exit Branch Rotation .