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Contour Marking on 3D Lines

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04-12-2021 15:00

David Kosakowski

Use this function to draw contour marks on a selected 3D line at desired contour interval.

Contour marks are short cross marks along the line with text entities indicating the elevation
The 3D-line can be a CAD entity or Novapoint entity ('3D - lines...', 'Offset 3D-Lines...', and 'Interpolate elevations along 3d-line')

Run the function from the following locations:

MOUS_ICO Toolbar: Elevation Tools:
Draw Contour Marks on 3D-Line
MOUS_ICO Menu: Road > Elevation Tools > Draw Contour Marks on 3D-Line

Tip:

Shortcut to this function (in case the 3D-line is a Novapoint entity):

MOUS_ICO Toolbar: Novapoint Base:
object_menu

Command prompts for:

Select an entity:

MOUS_ICO Pick a 3D-line
MOUS_ICO Select the flyout menu option 'Draw Contour'

Command prompt for:

Contour spacing <5.00>:

KEYB_ICO Define the contour interval (metre), at which contours are to be marked.

Point to a line, arc, or polyline:

MOUS_ICO Pick all the 3D lines and confirm the selection with the key 'Return'

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