Creating Orthogonal Portions

You can use the Copilot Assistant to add orthogonal portions to a branch route or to edit existing portions to orthogonalize them.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin:
  • Load all your branches in session.

    Important: Branches must be designed with the Cornered Polyline build mode.

  • From the Branch Properties panel, activate the Copilot Assistant .
See Also
About the Copilot
Creating Parallel Portions

Create Orthogonal Portions while Working with Branch Points

You can create an orthogonal branch portion while creating or editing a standard/proxy branch point. The scenario is identical whether you work with Auto Routing Mode or Manual Routing Mode.

  1. To create an orthogonal portion between a new branch point and an existing passing point:
    1. Hover over a branch to position the new branch point.
      When orthogonality is reached, a visual feedback appears.

    2. Click the branch to create the branch point.
      The orthogonal portion is added to the branch route.

  2. To create an orthogonal portion while editing the position of an existing standard/proxy branch point:
    1. Click an existing branch point and select Creation Mode > Edit Branch Point .


    2. Pause over the white bullet to display the manipulator, and then drag an arrow along the curve.

      For more information, see Editing Branch Points.

      When orthogonality is reached, a visual feedback appears.

    3. Click Exit Branch Point Edition , and then click in the 3D area to validate your modification.
    4. From the standard area of the action bar, click Update .
      The branch portion is now orthogonal.

Create Orthogonal Portions while Adding Passing Points

You can add an orthogonal branch portion to an existing branch while adding a new passing point.

  1. Click a passing point to activate the Manual Routing Mode .


  2. Manipulate the Robot to position a new passing point and to route a new branch portion.

    For more information, see Routing with the Robot.

    When orthogonality is reached, a visual feedback appears.

  3. Drop the Robot when you are satisfied with your design, and click in the 3D area to validate.
    The new branch portion is orthogonal.

Create Orthogonal Portions while Moving Passing Points

You can orthogonalize an existing branch portion by moving a passing point.

This task describes how to create an orthogonal portion by moving a passing point. The scenario is identical when working with passing points with offset.

  1. Click a passing point and select Manual Routing Mode > Move Mode .


  2. Manipulate the Robot to move the passing point.

    For more information, see Moving Passing Points.

    When orthogonality is reached, a visual feedback appears.

  3. Drop the Robot when you are satisfied with your design, and click in the 3D area to validate.
    The edited branch portion is now orthogonal.