Line Identifier Controls

These controls allow the user to enter a Line Identifier.

Type Action Functions
Existing [Ends] Data Entry
  • Keyboard entry of an existing line number.
  • Can snap/accept to an existing line. The rubber-band will be connected to the closest end-point of the string selected. Depending on the application, the line which can be selected may be restricted. For instance if the application requires an arc to be selected, only arcs can be selected via a snap/accept.
Existing [Nearest] Data Entry
  • Keyboard entry of new or existing line number.
  • Can snap/accept to an existing line. The rubber-band will be connected to the closest point in the string selected. Depending on the application, the line which can be selected may be restricted. For instance if the application requires an arc to be selected, only arcs can be selected via a snap/accept.
Data Modification
  • SPACE, F9

Tooltip
  • Displays the sense of direction of the line as selected.
  • If the line number has been entered from the keyboard, the sense of direction will be from the start of the line. This can be disabled or enabled via Edit Tool Tips.