Create by Existing Points (Long Section)

Description

Create a long sections vertical intersection points using existing points.

Access

Home / Tools / Create / Long Section Long section / Existing point Existing Point

Requirements
  • Profile module
  • Active Long Section view
Controls
Control Description
Name Type a name for the created long section or click Next auto incremented name to use the next available auto incremented name.
Note:
  • The name for long sections must be unique.
Use name as layer Do one of the following:
  • Select the checkbox to place the long section on a layer with the same name as the long section.
  • Clear the checkbox to place the long section on the active layer.
Note:
  • Place each long section on a different layer so you can control which long sections are visible in the long section view.
  • If a new layer is created it is given the same settings as the layer template. If a layer template has not been specified the active layer settings are used as the default.
Existing Point Input the intersection point.
Notes
  • Click End to accept the location of the intersection points and create the long section.
  • Click Single Select to discontinue inserting and return to the select mode.
  • Click Esc to discontinue the creation of the long section.
  • Use the Modify Curve tool to insert circular or parabolic curves at vertical intersection points.
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