FlatShot

Output new block record

Defines the type of the hidden line representation: block or file

Create new block record

Creates a new block in the current drawing.

Replace existing block record

Redefines an existing block.

If no block is selected, an alert displays:

To select a block:

1. Click the Select block button ().
   The Flatshot dialog box closes temporarily.
   You are prompted to select an existing block.

2. Click the block in the drawing.
   The Flatshot dialog box reopens.
   The name of the selected block shows on the Flatshot dialog box.

Export to file

Exports the hidden line representation to a file.

Click the Browse button to locate and name the export file on the Select export file dialog box:

Display tangential edges

A tangential edge is the transition line between two tangent faces. It is an imaginary line between the two faces. In most cases tangential edges need to be removed.

Tangential edges removed (left) - tangential edges displayed (right).

Visible lines

Sets the linetype and color for the visible lines.

Hidden lines

Sets the linetype and color for the hidden lines.

Insert options

Defines the insert options for a new block

Position on screen

Lets you define the insertion point of the block on screen.

Type the coordinates of the insertion point in the X, Y and Z fields.

Scale on screen

Lets you define the scaling of the block on screen.

Type the X- and Y-scaling factor in the X and Y fields.

Rotation on screen

Lets you define the rotation angle of the block on screen.

Type the rotation angle in the Angle field.

HLR Resolution

Sets the AcisHlrResolution user preference.

Specifies the accuracy to be used for mass properties calculations. This accuracy is relative: the accuracy of the result depends on the magnitude of the calculated value. Acceptable value range: 0.01 - 0.000000000001 (1.e-2 to 1.e-12).

Specifies the smallest distance taken into consideration during Hidden Line Removal calculation. A negative value means that auto-calibration based on the size of the model will be used. This is highly recommended. When dealing with objects that have very small sizes the value can be set to 0.001 or smaller.

The value of the AcisHlrResolution user preference can also be set in the SETTINGS dialog, under Program Options / Modeler / Modeler Properties for full ACIS.

OK

Creates the hidden line representation.