Profile by Vertical Offset from Element
Used to define the profile of an element based on a vertical offset.
You can access this tool from the following:
Use the Define Profile by Vertical Offset from Element tool to define the profile of an element based on a vertical offset. The results are similar to Profile by Variable Slope tool, except that, instead of transitioning two slopes, two vertical offsets are used.
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Select the Define Profile by Vertical Offset from Element icon.
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When you move the cursor into the View, it is equipped with a command prompt requesting that you choose a "Slope Style", so navigate the options by striking the up or down arrow key then strike the Enter key.
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When prompted to "Locate Plan Element to Profile", data point, example, left-click on the element that you wish to give an elevation.
Options for slope style are:
- Constant - uses a constant fixed slope.
- Linear - slope transitions between a start and end value using a linear method.
- Reverse Biquadratic - slope transitions between a start and end value using a reverse biqudratic transition method.
- Reverse Cubic - slope transitions between a start and end value using a reverse cubic transition method.
- Extension - applies the slope calculated between reference element and element defining the slope.
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When prompted to "Locate Reference Element", move the cursor to the element that will serve as a reference for the profile then data point.
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Use one of the following methods to set the Start Distance:
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Use one of the following methods to set the End Distance:
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When prompted to provide the desired Vertical Offset, enter the value and strike the Enter key.