Connect objects

When you use Smart Modeling, some connections are automatically created between the selected and the newly created objects. Objects are also reconnected when you place new objects between existing objects. You can also connect unconnected objects using the Smart Modeling toolbar.

Procedure

Connect objects by clicking

  1. Select the object you want to connect with an object that has already been placed. The Insert smart object Insert icons are displayed.
  2. Click the Insert smart object Insert icon on the side of the selected object to which you want to attach the connection. The Smart Modeling toolbar opens.
  3. In the Smart Modeling toolbar, click Create connection Connection.
  4. Move the mouse pointer to the border of the target object.
  5. Click the connection anchor point to which you want to attach the connection to the target object. If more than one connection can be created between the objects, the selectable connections are displayed and the currently used connection is highlighted in bold.

If you want to use another connection, click the corresponding name, otherwise click on the modeling area. The connection selection is closed.

Connect object by drag and drop

  1. Select the object you want to connect with an object that has already been placed. The Insert smart object Insert icons are displayed.
  2. Click the Insert smart object Insert icon on the side of the selected object to which you want to attach the connection and hold down the mouse button.
  3. Move the mouse pointer to the border of the target object.
  4. Click the connection anchor point to which you want to attach the connection to the target object. If more than one connection can be created between the objects, the selectable connections are displayed and the currently used connection is highlighted in bold.

If you want to use another connection, click the corresponding name, otherwise click on the modeling area. The connection selection is closed.

See also

Place multiple satellite objects

Place an existing object

Place object with drag and drop