REFD ( Reference Drawing , Modeling only)
Tool summary :
- REFD stands for "Reference Drawing." It is a snap for locating points on a reference drawing .
- It works with other locators to let you find locatable points on a reference drawing.
both locators ( EXPT & REFD ) are active - You might use it to add items to the model at precise reference drawing locations. For example, you could use it to add members ( Add Member ) or grid lines ( Add Grid Line ).
- See the step-by-step instructions .
Also see :
VIDEO In Modeling , a point is located on a reference drawing using REFD in order to add a column.
VIDEO A reference drawing is used as a template to do a Cut Layout using the point locators EXPT and REFD . Click here for a link to a longer version of this same video.
- Reference drawing ( Modeling )
- Reference drawing ( Drawing Editor )
Locating a point using REFD :
REFD can be used in Modeling to allow INRL or MDPT or INCL or EXPT or INRM or Auto Point to find locatable points on a reference drawing .
1 . Begin this operation in Modeling with a reference drawing shown in the model.
1a : Invoke Add Member or Add Grid Line or any other tool that requires the use a Locate option to designate points.
2 . Various Locate options become active, and the status line prompts you to locate a point.
2a : Select the Locate icon you want (if it's not selected already).
2b : Select the REFD icon or choose Locate > Reference Drawing or select REFD on the Set Location Mode toolbar item.
2c : Place the mouse pointer (
) so that the point location target (
) snaps to the locatable point that is nearest to the mouse pointer. The point may be on the reference drawing or not. The X-Y-Z display confirms the point's position. Left-click ( Locate ) to locate the point that the target is centered over.
2d : Continue to perform the operation you began in step 1a.
Tip: Turning REFD off will prevent the target from snapping to the reference drawing.