Create Point by Chainage and Elevation

(This functionality is available with the Profiles and Design module)

Creates a new point and inserts it into a long section by entering a chainage and elevation.

The Create Point by Chainage and Offset command is available after selecting Edit/Create Point when in a long section view.

The point to be created will be given the attributes currently defined via the Edit/Set Point Attributes command.

Create Point by Chainage and Elevation dialog box

Item	Used to
Long Section:	Select a long section from the list in which the point is to be inserted. All long sections that are open in the current long section view are listed here.
Chainage or Distance:	Key in the chainage of the point to be created. Alternatively, use the mouse to snap to and accept an existing point and have its chainage value placed in this field. Alternatively, use the mouse to freehand accept anywhere in the view to define a chainage. The name of this field is dependent on what has been set as the Data Input By type in the Configure/Alignment dialog.
Elevation:	Key in the elevation of the point to be created. Alternatively, use the mouse to snap to and accept an existing point and have its elevation value placed in this field. Alternatively, use the mouse to freehand accept anywhere in the view to define an elevation.
OK:	Create the point. The point will be created with the attributes currently set in the Attributes/Point command.
Cancel:	Close the dialog box without applying the current settings.