Snap a Line to a Reference Line

Description

Move a vertex at the end of a line segment so that the line segments is orthogonal or parallel to a reference line.

Access

Modify / Snap Bearing

Requirements

Solve module

Controls
Control Description
Reference Line Insert the reference line.
Edit Line Insert the line segment whose end vertex will be moved so that the line is parallel or orthogonal to the reference line.
Note:
  • The end of the line segment you pick is significant as it determines the start and end vertex.
OK Click the button if you have typed the vertex id's of the line segment into the Edit Line box.
Notes
  • Picking the line segment from the model view will move it instantly, providing a valid reference line is specified.
  • The vertices height is not modified.
  • The length of the line picked as the edit line will not be modified.
  • You can move segments from lines or polygons.
  • A lines bearing is not adjusted more than 45 degrees.
  • If objects are displayed using a user coordinate system the location for the new vertex will be computed in the user coordinate system and the z value will not be modified.
Possible errors
Error Description
Vertex update failed for Object id. The update would break the geometry. The vertex can moved however updating the vertices coordinates would break the geometry of another object.
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