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then... If you want to...
press Ctrl. maintain connectivity by adjusting all objects, includ-
ing parts
press Ctrl twice. break connectivity
4 Specify the segment length:
then... If you want to...
press Tab to activate the input field for specifying the
resulting dimension, and then enter the new length. specify the new total length
drag the cursor to begin lengthening or shortening the
segment, and then enter the change in length in the
input field that is active by default. specify the difference between the current length
and new length
drag the grip to the desired end point location, and
click to specify the point. specify a new end point
NOTE To use the dimension input fields, both dynamic input ( on the status bar) and the
Dimension Input drafting option must be selected, which is the default setting. If you have deselected
them, you can specify the new length by moving the cursor to a stretch point in the drawing or by
entering the coordinates in the command window.
Rotating Plumbing Fittings
1 Select the object to be rotated.
2 Rotate the object:
then... If you want to...
click the Rotate grip .
rotate the object 180 degrees (flip the object)
while pressing CTRL, click the Rotate grip .
rotate the object 90 degrees
Modifying Plumbing Lines and Fittings
The topics in this section describe how to modify plumbing lines and fittings using the Properties palette.
Modifying the System Assigned to a Plumbing Line or Fitting
When you change the system assigned to a plumbing line or fitting, the software applies the change to all
components having valid connections to the selected segment.
To change the system of a plumbing line or fitting
1 Select on page 492 a segment or plumbing fitting in the plumbing run in your drawing.
498 | Chapter 10 Drawing Plumbing Systems