How do I modify the gridline positions?

Question

The architect has amended the details and I now need to move gridlines. How do I do this without having to re-create from scratch?
 

Answer

It is possible to extend, shorten, offset and move gridlines.

In this article you will learn how to move the gridlines.
 

Open a Base Plan View

To modify gridlines we first need to be in a plan view with the gridlines visible. We will open a Base plane view
 

1. Access the Structure pane of the Project Workspace
2. Double left click the Structure > Levels > Base plan view or right click and Open view from the context menu

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Select the gridline to modify

Ensure no command is active. i.e. no Yellow command bar is shown at the top of the plan view.

Select the gridline you wish to move by left clicking. You will notice blue nodes, one at the centre and at each end of the gridline

 

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Select and move the gridline node

Select the node you wish to move by left clicking on it.

Move the mouse in the direction you wish to move. Either click to place at the required position or press F2 and type the absolute values to move the gridline by the specified amount. If you are moving parallel or perpendicular Along will be displayed in the Pick Point tooltip. If you are moving in both the X and Y directions, then two values need to be defined. Use Tab to toggle between the input boxes within the Pick Point and press Enter to confirm the move.

 

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Example

Perpendicular

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Stretch

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Architectural Grids

Note. Since the gridline forms part of an architectural grid system that exists on defined levels, all gridlines on these levels will also be moved. 

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Note. Entities with nodes connecting to the gridline will also be moved along with the gridline. 

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Having moved a gridline you may wish to consider using the Rationalize command to tidy up the gridlines. Refer to the related article displayed to the right.