To Station an Element
- Review preference to ensure desired settings (plus sign, equation type).
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Select the Start Station tool and follow the heads-up prompts.
Heads-up Prompt
User Action
Locate Element
Graphically select the element to be stationed. If the element already has stationing a message is displayed and no additional stationing occurs.
Start Distance
Graphically define (based on the dashed line perpendicular to the element) the beginning point for stationing. The distance can also be keyed in and locked. When using the non-graphical option, data point to accept and move to the next prompt.
Start Station
Enter the station to assign at the identified location, the data point to accept and complete the stationing. Note the plus sign is optional.