Can I edit (and other questions relating to) the Part-Outline?

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Can I edit (and other questions relating to) the Part-Outline?

Can I edit the Part-Outline? ... and other questions that relate to the Part-Outline.

Part-Outline in the Graphic-Area

Part-Outline in the Graphic-Area

 

Can I edit the Part-Outline?

No.

The Part-Outline is the symbol for the Part element.

What do I do with a Part-Outline?

You select the Part-Outline to edit the Part in the Part-Editor,

You select the Part-Outline when you add more complex elements.

E.g.: Select the Part-Outline as the Cam-Part, when you do Add 2D-Cam.

Can I change the size of the Part-Outline symbol?

YES.

Use the Application Settings > Accessibility tab > Graphic > Symbol Display Size

Must I display Part-Outlines in the graphic-area?

NO.

To hide Part-Outlines, see Display Filters > Show/Hide Part-Outlines.

You can double-click the Y-axis to edit a Part.

You must display Part-Outlines to display Force-Vectors.

Can I hide individual Part-Outlines?

No.

Can I change the color of the Part-Outlines?

We recommend you use the default color of a Green Part Outlines for Parts that are kinematically-defined.

We recommend you use the default color of a Blue Part-Outline for Parts that are not kinematically-defined.

You can use the Configure Power Source to edit the color of individual Parts when you calculate and display Force-Vectors.