Vertex editing in 3D

Using the Edit Vertex tool, you can modify the individual vertices and segments of line and polygon features. To use the Edit Vertex tool, double-click on a feature. The pointer will then change from a black arrow to a white arrow. The individual vertices and segments of a feature will be highlighted and can now be edited.

How to edit vertices of existing features using the Edit Vertex tool

How to edit vertices of existing features using the Edit Vertex tool

1. Select the Edit Vertex tool on the 3D Editor toolbar.
2. Double-click the feature whose vertices you want to edit.

The table below shows tasks that you can perform while in vertex editing mode:

Vertex Editing tasks	Description
View and modify properties of a sketch.	Click Sketch Properties to open the Edit Sketch Properties window. The properties of the feature you double-clicked are automatically populated in the window. You can click inside the cells to edit values.
Insert a vertex.	Right-click a segment and click Insert Vertex, or hold down the A key and click with the pointer to insert.
Insert a vertex and move it.	Hold down the A key and click and drag the new vertex.
Delete a vertex.	Right-click a vertex and click Delete Vertex, or hold down the D key and click.
Delete multiple vertices.	Select multiple vertices and press the BACKSPACE key to delete.
Move a vertex by dragging it.	Select one or more vertices. To move in 'XY', drag and drop vertices to the new location. To move in 'Z', hold down the SHIFT key and drag up or down to set a new height.
Move a vertex by a relative x,y,z distance.	Select one or more vertices, right-click, and click Move.
Move a vertex to an absolute x,y,z location.	Right-click the vertex and click Move To.