Converting an Existing Pattern Piece Dart

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:

• Convert edges to a dart

• Convert internal lines to a dart

• Convert unequal leg lengths to a dart

Converting Edges to a Dart

To convert the edges of an existing pattern to a dart:

1. In the 2D window, click on two edges that share the same corner point or apex.

2. Go to the Context menu and in the Actions section, select Convert to dart.

The following image shows how edges are converted to a dart.

Converting Internal Lines to a Dart

To convert the internal lines of an existing pattern to a dart:

1. In the 2D window, click on an internal line that extends to the edge of the pattern.

2. Press Shift and click on the connected internal line that extends to the edge of the pattern.

3. Go to the Context view.

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

   

   The internal lines are converted to a dart.

Converting Unequal Leg Lengths to a Dart

To convert unequal leg lengths in an existing pattern to a dart:

1. In the 2D window, click on an internal line that extends to the edge of the pattern.

2. Press Shift and click on the connected internal line that extends to the edge of the pattern.

3. Go to the Context view.

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

   

   A message is displayed.

   

5. Select one option:

   1. Average - Length of the dart legs is the average length of both edges.

   2. Shorter Edge - Length of both dart legs is the length of the shorter edge.

   3. 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.