Set Operation Tool

The Set Operation Tool button opens the Set Operations dialog, which provides commands for manipulating multiple objects at the same time.

Some of these commands can also be accessed from the Edit Sets group on the Home tab. If a model object has a 3D Space object attached, using these tools will affect both object types. For example, if a Service Space is in front of air duct inspection hatches, using the Delete tool will select both the duct part and the associated Service Space for deletion.

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Note: The set operation commands affect the currently active object set. If no set exists, you can use the New Set command to define one, or simply select the operation and then pick the required objects.

• Set Operation Tool
  • Translation
  • Rotation
  • Delete, Undo, Redo
  • Modify Current Set
  • Other commands

Translation

Move | Copy | Multi Copy

Move

Use this command to move the objects in the current set to a different location.

First, define a base point, then define the new location.

You can continue moving the same set multiple times. Press Enter or Esc to accept the location and return to the Set Operations tool.

Tip: You can also move objects via Home tab > Edit Sets group > Copy > Move.

Copy

Use this command to create copies of the current object set.

First, define a base point, then define the new location. A copy of the set is created relative to the base point.

You can add more copies of the same set. Press Esc to return to the Set Operations tool.

Tip: You can also copy objects via Home tab > Edit Sets group > Copy > Copy.

Multi Copy

Same as Copy, but you are prompted to enter the number of copies. The distance from the base point to the new location is applied to each copy.

Rotation

Axis Dir | Rotate | Rotate & Copy

Axis Dir

Select the rotation axis for rotate operations. This can be one of the main axes (X, Y, Z) or a user-defined axis.

Rotate

Use this command to rotate the current object set.

First, define a point on the rotation axis.

If the current rotation axis policy is 'Define', you are asked to define a second point; otherwise, the axis is computed from the first point and the selected main axis direction.

Then define the rotation angle counterclockwise around the axis. You can type the value or measure an angle between two 3D vectors digitized from the model.

Tip: You can also rotate objects via Home tab > Edit Sets group > Copy > Rotate.

Rotate & Copy

This is otherwise the same as Rotate, but at the end you are prompted to enter the number of copies to be made. The rotation angle you define is applied to each copy separately.

Tip: You can also rotate and copy objects via Home tab > Edit Sets group > Copy > Copy and rotate.

Delete, Undo, Redo

Delete

Use this command to delete the objects defined in the current set.

Tip: You can also delete objects via Home tab > Edit Sets group > Delete.

Undo, Redo

Use these commands to undo or redo set operations.

Tip: You can also undo and redo via the Quick Access Menu after closing the Set Operations tool.

Modify Current Set

+ - AND XOR | New Set | Add Latest Copies

+, -, AND, XOR

+ – Use this command to add objects to the current set.

- – Use this command to remove objects from the current set.

AND – Use this command to combine the current set with another set using Boolean AND.

Example: Objects A and B are in the current set. You select objects A and C in another set.

Result: Only A remains in the current set.

XOR – Use this command to combine the current set with another set using Boolean XOR.

Example: Objects A and B are in the current set. You select objects A and C in another set.

Result: Only B and C remain in the current set.

New Set

Use this command to clear the current set and select new objects. Press Enter to accept and return to the Set Operations tool.

Add Latest Copies

Use this command to add the most recent copies to the original set.

Example: You want to create two rows of ten pillars.

1. Select New Set and select the first pillar.

2. Select Multi Copy and make nine copies of the pillar in X-positive direction.

3. Select Add Latest Copies to add the nine pillars to the set.

4. Select Copy and copy the set into a second row in Y-positive direction.

Other commands

Browse Set | View Tool | Query | Measure

Browse Set

Use this command to show the current set in a separate view.

The Set Browser dialog opens for controlling the BrowseSet view:

• Show the center point of the set.

• Change the viewpoint.

• Toggle shading.

• Toggle hidden lines in non-shaded views.

View Tool

Use this command to select a view. The Set Properties of View dialog opens for changing View properties.

Tip: You can also modify view properties via Home tab > Show group > Views > Views > Properties.

Query

Use this command to select an object for showing its Object properties.

Measure

Use this command to measure distances in the 3D model.

Tip: You can also start measuring via Home tab > Information group > Measure.