To graphically edit a Region in Altium, you select the Region and then drag its nodes or reposition it.
Based on the provided information, the process involves first selecting the Region shape and then manipulating its shape or location using your mouse. This method focuses on direct graphical interaction with the object on your document.
Steps for Editing a Region
Editing a Region shape in Altium Designer primarily involves two stages: selecting the object and then performing the desired modification.
Here are the steps:
- Select the Region: You can select a Region by clicking on its fill or outline.
- Access Editing Handles: Once selected, editing handles/nodes are available at each of the shape's vertices. These points control the shape of the Region.
- Edit the Shape: A selected Region shape is edited by dragging line or vertex nodes. Clicking and dragging these specific points allows you to change the contours and corners of the Region.
- Reposition the Region: To move the entire Region without changing its shape, drag (click+hold+move) any part of the Region, but not a node, to reposition it on the document.
Understanding Region Editing Options
Once a Region is selected, you have two primary graphical manipulation options, as described:
| Action | Target Area | Result | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edit Shape | Nodes or Vertices | Changes Shape | Click and drag the small handles at the corners or along the edges. |
| Reposition Entire Object | Fill or Outline (away from nodes) | Moves Location | Click and drag any area within the Region's boundary, avoiding the nodes. |
- Editing Vertices/Nodes: By clicking and dragging the handles that appear at the shape's vertices (corners) or along its lines (nodes), you can redraw the boundaries of the Region, changing its overall shape.
- Repositioning: If you click and drag on the main body or outline of the Region, away from the handles, you will move the entire object to a new location on your document without altering its form.
This graphical editing method allows for quick adjustments to the size, shape, and placement of Region objects directly within the design space.
