Implementing a Dart

Dart objects have certain editing restrictions. For example the leg lengths of a dart object must be equal. As a result, if you want to edit the dart freely, you must first implement the dart.

If you implement the dart:

• The dart object (a container of various elements) is removed.

• The dart elements remain:

  • Dart points and the dart apex become corner points.

  • Dart legs become edges.

  • The edges are stitched together, using the seam construction, and based on the dart direction.

  • If the dart is a round dart, its apex has the relevant dart handles, but they are not linked.

After you have implemented a dart, you can convert it back to a dart object.

How to Implement a Dart

To implement a dart:

1. In the 2D window, select the dart.

2. Go to the Context view.

3. In the Tools section, click Implement.

   

   The dart object is removed, but the dart elements remain.

How to Convert a Dart to a Dart Object

To convert a dart to a dart object:

1. In the 2D window, select one dart edge.

2. Press Shift while selecting the other edge.

3. Go to the Context view.

4. In the Actions section, click Convert to Dart.

   

   The dart is now a dart object.