Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Fillet
Replaces an angle point with a parcel curve segment that is tangent
at either end.
Fit Curve
Replaces a series of parcel line segments with a parcel curve
segment.
Stepped offset
Similar to the AutoCAD offset command, except that
it prompts you for an elevation; the resulting entity is a polyline, not a
parcel segment.
Exercise 12.6: Edit Parcels with the Edit
Geometry Commands
In this exercise, you'll improve the geometry of several parcels using the Edit
Geometry commands on the ribbon.
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If you haven't already
done so, download
and install the files for
Chapter 12 according to
the instructions in the
Introduction.
1.
Open the drawing named
Editing Parcels Using Edit Commands.dwg
located in the
Chapter 12
class data folder.
2.
Zoom in to the area of the farm buildings, and notice the small
triangular parcel labeled Property : 26.
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This parcel was created
when the new parcel
segments were added
along the fence line.
3.
Click the Property : 26 label. If the Edit Geometry panel isn't visible
on the ribbon, click Edit Geometry.
4.
Click Trim on the Edit Geometry panel of the contextual ribbon. When
you're prompted for the cutting edge, select the parcel segment that is
drawn along the fence. Press Enter.
5.
When you're prompted for the objects to trim, click the west side of
the small triangular parcel. The Property : 26 parcel disappears (see
Figure 12.16), and the area of Property : 27 is updated
FiGuRE 12.16
Trimming the parcel segment has
removed the small triangular parcel.
