3D part placements that are inserted next to each other on a mounting rail, C horizontal rail or busbar in the layout space, and between which there are gaps, can be aligned without gaps in EPLAN Pro Panel. Depending on the alignment of the rail, it is possible to line up from right to left, from bottom to top or vice versa. Part placements can also be adjoined at the ends of a rail. Which 3D viewpoint you have selected in the layout space is irrelevant for the line-up.
Precondition:
- You have opened a project.
- You have opened a layout space.
- The layout space contains a rail with part placements between which gaps exist.
Or there is a gap between 3D part placements on a rail and one end of the rail.
Closing gaps between 3D part placements
- While holding down the left mouse button, drag the mouse around the 3D part placements between which there are gaps on the rail.
- Select the following commands: Tab Edit > Command group Arrange > Line up without gaps.
- Move the cursor over the rail in the direction in which you want to close the gap - to the left, right, up or down.
The last 3D part placement on the rail after the gap is highlighted in color. - Click this 3D part placement. The 3D part placements are moved together in the selected direction and placed without gaps.
Line up 3D part placements at the end of a rail
If there is a gap between the end of a mounting rail, C horizontal rail or busbar and 3D part placements, the 3D part placements can be lined up exactly at the ends of the rail.
- While holding down the left mouse button, drag a frame around the 3D part placements on the rail.
- Select the following commands: Tab Edit > Command group Arrange > Line up without gaps.
- Move the cursor to the left, right, top or bottom end of the rail. A small red marker appears in the center at the rail end.
- Click this marker. All 3D part placements are moved together and placed without gaps at the end of the rail.
Notes:
- If mounting clearances were defined at 3D part placements, these clearances are retained at the line-up.
- If 3D part placements dispose of subordinate elements, these are moved as well and can cover areas of adjacent 3D part placements. Collisions with neighboring items can also occur during the line-up of 3D part placements, for example at terminals with detent lugs.
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