THE TASK VIEW
Task shapes
3D lines
4min
![3D line shape 3D line shape](https://images.archbee.com/wLEz_RbWP6nIMpY-prjlm/T2K4ds4aVde2laG773dj2_skarmavbild-2023-09-25-kl-153842.png?format=webp)
3D line shape
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This geometry shape is drawn using the 3D line tool. It is mainly used for outlining areas.
- Select a class,
- Move along the line or edge and place points where you want to have control points.
- The points will be placed at the lowest point in the point cloud at that location.
- Continue placing points until you feel done with the object.
![Drawing a 3D line Drawing a 3D line](https://archbee-image-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/wLEz_RbWP6nIMpY-prjlm/JIpHOleU4rHV7QzYtYv1A_3d-line.gif)
Drawing a 3D line
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- Use the 3D Transformation controlsο»Ώ to adjust the placement of the line point. To adjust the entire line you need to press shift before moving the controls.
- Zoom to selected point to quickly review the points along a line using k
- Step between points using alt nand alt p
![Step between line points with shortcut keys Step between line points with shortcut keys](https://archbee-image-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/wLEz_RbWP6nIMpY-prjlm/mb5wy4VnyI7vktmjFZMDS_zoom-to-point.gif)
Step between line points with shortcut keys
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No automation features are available for 3D lines.
Updated 28 Nov 2023
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