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Create Using box
If new nodes or centriods are created, specify what block to use to create
them.
■ To select from a list of block definitions in the drawing set, click Blocks.
■ To create nodes or centroids as a point, leave the box blank or enter
ACAD_POINT.
Node Objects dialog box (Node topology)
NOTE This functionality applies only to drawing objects.
Use this dialog box to select the nodes to include in the topology when you
create a topology.
To create a topology (page 825)
Click Create tab ➤ Topology panel ➤ New.
Node information is stored as object data and saved with the map. Each node
is given a unique ID number, which is automatically processed whenever you
use a topology command.
Select Automatically/Manually options
■ Select all objects that meet the object type and filter criteria
automatically.
■ Select objects for the topology by hand. Click Select to select objects.
Filter Selected Objects
If this option is selected, only objects that are on the specified layers or
blocks are selected. The filters are used for both automatic and manual
selection of objects.
If this option is not selected, the filters are ignored.
Layer Filters box
Specify which layers to search for objects to be used for the topology.
Enter an asterisk (*) to search all layers.
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