Creating the Nearest or the Farthest Entity of a Multiple Element

You can 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. From the Prepare section of the action bar, click Near/Far .
  2. Select one of the following:
    OptionDescription
    Creates an entity nearest to the reference element.
    Creates an entity farthest from the reference element.
  3. In the Multiple Element box, select the element that is made up from several sub-elements.
  4. In the Reference Element box, select a reference element whose position is close to/ far from the sub-element that you want to create.


    Intersection comprising two sub-elements


    Sub-element nearest to the reference element

    Sub-element far from the reference element
  5. 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.