A handle is used to place a 3D macro. In addition to the handles, which are generated automatically for 3D bodies, there is a user-defined handle in the macro. When placing an item in the project, select this handle in the placement options in the Handle field under the name "Graphical macro".
Preconditions:
- You have opened a project.
- You have opened the layout space navigator and a layout space.
- The layout space contains imported 3D bodies which are to be saved as a macro.
- Object snap is switched on.
- The Mounting aid button is activated for the view in the layout space.
- Select the following commands: Tab Insert > Command group Mounting aids > Handle.
- Move the cursor over the 3D geometry.
The 3D snap points of the object are displayed. These are the end or center points of an edge or the corner points of a cuboid surrounding the object. - Click the required point. The handle is identified by an orange cuboid.
- To move the handle to another location, execute the steps 1 to 3 again.
- To define the extended handle logic, edit the properties of the handle.
Tip:
During the creation of macros (Tab Master data > Command group Macros > Create) you can change the handle in the dialog Save as by means of the menu item Define handle that is located below the button [Extras].
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