Editing of 2D and 3D symbols refers to changing the size, position, etc., of point symbols and line and region symbols on the map or in the scene by dragging with the mouse when the CAD layer is editable.

instructions for use

Editing of 2D Symbols

Editing of Point Symbols

When a point symbol is selected, its editing state is as shown in the figure below.

Figure: Schematic Diagram of Point Symbol Editing State

Dragging the "Resize Handle" with the mouse can change the size of the symbol; dragging on the "Anchor Point" can move the symbol's position; the "Rotation Handle" allows for rotating the symbol.

After selecting a point symbol, choose "Edit Node" in the "Feature Editing" group under the "Features" tab to modify the position of the point symbol's leader line, as shown in the figure below.

Figure: Schematic Diagram of Point Symbol Leader Line

Editing of Line and Region Symbols

When line and region symbols are selected, their editing state is as shown in the figure below.

Figure: Schematic Diagram of Line and Region Symbols Editing State

Similar to editing point symbols, dragging the "Resize Handle" with the mouse can change the size of line and region symbols; dragging at the "Anchor Point" can move the symbol's position; the "Rotation Handle" allows for rotating the symbol.

After selecting line and region symbols, choose "Edit Node" in the "Feature Editing" group under the "Features" tab to modify the position of individual decoration nodes, arrowheads, and arrow tails of line and region symbols, as shown in the figure below.

Figure: Schematic Diagram of Line and Region Symbols Node Editing

Editing of 3D Symbols

Editing of Point Symbols

Point symbols are divided into four modes: billboard mode, vector mode, model fill, and picture fill. The figures below show the editing schematics for these four modes.

Figure: Schematic Diagram of Point Symbol Billboard Mode Editing	Figure: Schematic Diagram of Point Symbol Vector Mode Editing

Figure: Schematic Diagram of Point Symbol Model Fill Editing	Figure: Schematic Diagram of Point Symbol Picture Fill Editing

For all four modes of point symbols, dragging the "Resize Handle" with the mouse can change the size, and the "Position Move Handle" can adjust the symbol's position in the scene. In vector mode, the "Rotation Handle" allows for rotation, and the "Height Move Handle" adjusts the symbol's height vertically; for billboard mode and picture fill, holding the Shift key while clicking the "Position Move Handle" can raise the symbol's height.

For an introduction to the four display modes of point symbols, please refer to: 3D Plotting Properties Panel.

Editing of Line and Region Symbols

Editing of line and region symbols in the scene is as shown in the figure below.

Figure: Schematic Diagram of Line and Region Symbols Editing

For line and region symbols, holding the Shift key while clicking a "Position Control Point" can raise the symbol's height. The "Overall Move Point" allows for moving the entire selected line and region symbols, while "Decoration Control Points" adjust the details of the display shape; modifying these can change the characteristic size of line and region symbols, such as the size of an attack arrow.

Related Topics

2D Markup Properties Panel

Situation Simulation Manager