Editing the Foundation Bearing

The foundation bearing can be adjusted while placing or editing a structure, and can be adjusted independently from the mast bearing. In this example we are going edit the foundation bearing of an existing structure.


Step 1: Click the 'Edit' button in the 'Structures' section of the Lineardraft toolbar

This will open the structure selection window.

Lineardraft Toolbar with the edit button highlighted in the structures section.

Step 2: Click on the structure you want to edit and click 'Edit'

Alternatively, you can select your structure from the drop-down menu. Clicking 'Edit' will open the 'Edit Structure' window.

Cursor selecting a structure.

Step 3: Adjust the 'Bearing' value in the foundation section

You can either click the arrow buttons or type the value directly into the box.

Cursor adjusting foundation bearing in the edit structure window.

The below diagrams illustrate which direction the foundation will rotate when you increase or decrease the bearing value.

explainer showing which way the mast will face when adjusting the bearing of a TTC

explainer showing which way the mast will face when adjusting the bearing on a portal.

Top tip: You can reset the foundation bearing to the default rotation for that structure type by clicking the 'Reset' button. Your bearings are also reset to default if you change structure type.

Step 4: Click 'Update Structure'

This will close the 'Edit Structure' window and make your changes.

cursor clicking update structure in the edit structure window

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