Symbol By Edge - 3 Points

Description

Define a symbols dimensions using 3 points and create a point at the centre of the symbol.

Required
  • Two points with the same feature code that define the edge and rotation of a symbol.
  • A third point with the same code that defines the width of a symbol.
Example

Control Code Definition
A control code action Symbol By Edge is assigned a value 'SymEdg'.

Measured Points
The first point (pt 7) is assigned a code 'TPIT SymEdg', where 'TPIT' is the feature code for a telecom pit.
The second point (pt 8) is assigned a code 'TPIT'.
The third point (pt 9) is assigned a code 'TPIT'.
Symbol by Edge

Notes
  • When the codes are processed, an additional point is created at the centre of the symbol on the layer associated with the feature code.
  • The symbol drawn for the centre point is determined from the layer of the edge points.
  • The Plan Symbol attribute for the three symbol edge points are assigned None.
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