Creating the Nearest or the Farthest Entity of a Multiple Element

Near/Far lets you create the nearest or the farthest entity of an element that is made up from several sub-elements.


Before you begin: Create a 3D shape containing an element made up from several sub-elements.
  1. Select one of the following:
    OptionDescription
    Creates an entity nearest to the reference element.
    Creates an entity farthest from the reference element.
  2. In the Multiple Element box, select the element that is made up from several sub-elements.
  3. In the Reference Element box, select a reference element whose position is close to/ far from the sub-element that you want to create.
  4. Click OK.

Important:
  • The Near Definition dialog box is automatically displayed, when a non-connected element is detected at creation time so that you can directly choose which element should be created.
  • Using the Preview option, a preview diagnostics is displayed in magenta color.