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Computations module. |
Menu Selection: |
From the Computations task, select the Create/Point command
and the Grade and Elevation command.
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Functionality: |
Creates a
new point
with the currently defined point attributes
at a user specified elevation along a 2 point line of specified grade.
The point may be created beyond the bounds of the line. This command
has two options, the fast and extended data entry methods. The
extended
option
can be selected using the check box at the top of
this dialog.
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Fast Option
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Controls: |
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Notes: |
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The reference line defines the starting point,
the bearing and the grade of the line along which the new point
will be created. Subsequently the point will lie along this line
but maybe beyond the ends of the line.
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Extended Option
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Notes: |
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The East, North and first
Elevation
Controls specify a point in 3D space through which
the line on which the new point will be created must pass. These
controls constitute a
co-ordinate
group
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The Bearing control specifies the bearing
of the line on which the new point will be created in the horizontal
plane.
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The Grade control specifies the grade
of the line on which the new point will be created in the vertical
plane.
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Actions: |
- The Apply Button creates the point.
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The new point identifier may also be determined
by using the
or buttons.
- The Close Button closes the dialog.
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