Adding a Polar Element

Use the CBElement command with the Polar option to add a polar element to a CustomBlock definition.

A polar element specifies the distance between two main points of the CustomBlock definition and displays an angle value.

To add a polar element:

1. Type CBElement at the command prompt.

2. Specify the Polar option.

3. Optionally, specify the properties:

   • Name

   • Label

   • Chain

   • Description

   • Base

   • Palette

   • Value set

   You can always modify the element properties in the Properties palette.

4. In the graphics area, specify the main points of the element.

5. Specify the label location in the CustomBlock definition.

6. Specify the number of grip points to appear in the Block reference:

   • 0. No grip points.

   • 1. One grip point at the endpoint of the element.

   • 2. A grip point at the start point and endpoint.

Access

Command: CBElement

Ribbon: Edit Block > Elements > Polar

Related Topics

About CustomBlock Elements

Parent Topic

Adding Elements to CustomBlock Definitions