If you use an existing pattern with an empty or a full dart, before you can edit the dart using the full edit dart functionality, you must convert that dart to a dart object by doing one of the following:
To convert the edges of an existing pattern to a dart:
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In the 2D window, click on two edges that share the same corner point or apex.
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Go to the Context menu and in the Actions section, select Convert to dart.
Note
The dart is converted to a dart object only if the legs are the same length. If the legs are of different lengths, see Converting Unequal Leg Lengths to a Dart.
The following image shows how edges are converted to a dart.
To convert the internal lines of an existing pattern to a dart:
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In the 2D window, click on an internal line that extends to the edge of the pattern.
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Press Shift and click on the connected internal line that extends to the edge of the pattern.
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Go to the Context view.
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In the Actions section, click Convert to Dart.
The internal lines are converted to a dart.
To convert unequal leg lengths in an existing pattern to a dart:
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In the 2D window, click on an internal line that extends to the edge of the pattern.
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Press Shift and click on the connected internal line that extends to the edge of the pattern.
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Go to the Context view.
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In the Actions section, click Convert to Dart.
A message is displayed.
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Select one option:
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Average - Length of the dart legs is the average length of both edges.
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Shorter Edge - Length of both dart legs is the length of the shorter edge.
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Longer Edge - Length of both dart legs is the length of the longer edge.
The internal lines are converted to a dart.
The following image shows this feature in action.
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