Profile Line Between Points
Used to construct a profile line between two designated points.
You can access this tool from the following:
- Ribbon: Geometry > Vertical > Lines split button
Use the Plan Profile between Points command to construct a profile line between two designated points.
- Select the Plan Profile between Points icon. Note: If your View isn't in Profile mode, an error message will indicate that you need to Open Profile Model.
- The Place Plan Profile between Points dialog opens.
- Checking the box next to any of the fields locks in the associated value.
- The Place Plan Profile between Points dialog opens.
- When you move the cursor into the Profile View, it is equipped with a prompt. Enter the Start Point in the View by data pointing ( i.e., left-clicking) at the desired location.
- When prompted to "Enter End Point", move the cursor to the point to which you wish to draw a line then data point.
- Use one of the following methods to establish the Slope or Length (choose between the two by striking the left or right arrow keys to toggle between them):
- Without moving the cursor, key in the desired value then data point.
- As you move the cursor, a value is displayed on the prompt. Data point at the desired value.
- If the field is locked on the Place Plan Profile between Points dialog, you cannot set a new value.
Dialog Customization
Right-click on the Place Plan Profile between Points dialog to customize it for specific tasks or to personal preference.
Manipulators
- Delta Slope
- Length
- Drag a grip to dynamically adjust start and end distance
- Station and elevation of end points