Editing Parametric Constraints

When a constrained object is deleted, the parametric constraint attached to it is also removed. To remove the constraint without removing the attached object, use the Edit Constraints command.

A situation may arise where the value of a dimensional constraint needs to be changed. A wall with a horizontal distance constraint value of 2’ 6” may at a later point in the project need to be changed to 5’ 6”. This type of edit is also accomplished using the Edit Constraints command.

Individual constraints can be selected from a list of all constraints currently applied to a selected object. The selected constraint turns cyan to indicate which one is about to be edited. Geometric constraints, where appropriate, along with turning the constraint cyan, also show the connection between the two constrained objects for clarity.

Deleting Parametric Constraints

To delete a parametric constraint from an object:

1.	Select the object with the constraint.

2.	Select Modify > Edit Constraints.

The Edit Constraints dialog box opens.

3.	Select the constraint to be removed from the Constraints list.

The selected constraint turns cyan.

4.	Click Delete to remove the constraint.

To delete all the constraints attached to an object, click Delete All.

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Click OK.

Changing a Dimensional Constraint Value

To change a dimensional constraint value:

1.	Select the object with the constraint.

2.	Select Modify > Edit Constraints.

The Edit Constraints dialog box opens.

3.	In the Dimensional Constraint Value field, enter the new dimension, and click OK.

The dimensional value is updated and the object or objects are adjusted.