Edge Search Method

Use this functions when concatenating a line chain or adding a hatching. Select the function from the additional menu.

Automatic limit search
Semi-automatic limit search
Manual limit search

Automatic limit search

The program searches automatically for line chains starting from the clicked line and joins the line chain as a single line. The program marks the intersection points. The line limiting a hatch must be clicked so that the cursor snap point is inside the continuous area.

Do either of the following:

• Concatenating line chain: Click the line to be concatenated. The program searches the line chain automatically, marks it and  join the lines as a single line, when clicking the middle mouse button.
• Adding a hatch: Click the line limiting the hatch. The program marks the limiting line. Click the line limiting a hole in the continuous area.

For example, adding a hatch.

Semi-automatic limit search

The program searches automatically for line chains starting from the clicked line and joins the line chain as a single line. At an intersection point, the user is prompted to click a direction. The line limiting a hatch must be clicked so that the cursor snap point is inside the continuous area.

Do either of the following:

• Concatenating line chain: Click the line to be concatenated. The program searches the line chain automatically and marks it. At an intersection point, you are prompted to click a direction. The program join the lines as a single line, when clicking the middle mouse button.
• Adding a hatch: Click the line limiting the hatch. The program marks the limiting line. At an intersection point, you are prompted to click a direction. Accept the selected lines by clicking the middle mouse button. After then program prompts you to click the line limiting a hole.

For example, adding a hatch.

Manual limit search

Click the lines of a line chain to be joined as a single line or a line limiting a hatch one by one until they form a closed line chain.

Do either of the following:

• Concatenating line chain: Click the lines one by one, and then accept by clicking the middle mouse button.
• Adding a hatch: Click the lines limiting the hatch one by one, and then accept by clicking the middle mouse button. The program prompts you to click the line limiting a hole.

For example, adding a hatch.

Hatching