Command Description
The Create Slope Markers command enables the user to select a control line and two other lines, generally the top and toe of an embankment and create markers between them perpendicular to the control line at nominated intervals.
- Select a Control Line – This is the line the markers will run perpendicular too. Option to change the selection highlight colour.
- Select a Line 1 – This is the top or toe of embankment. Option to change the selection highlight colour.
- Select a Line 2 – This is the other top or toe of embankment. Option to change the selection highlight colour.
- The Start chainage and End chainage will be set using the chainages from Line 1 and 2 as best possible. Select in the boxes to edit the values as required.
- Slope Markers drawing controls:
- Select or create a Layer for the slope markers to be placed.
- Select a Colour for the slope markers.
- Major Lines:
- Spacing – set the “control line” chainage interval for the major lines.
- Start Gap – set the distance in from the start chainage that the first line is drawn.
- End Gap – set the distance in from the end chainage that the last line is drawn.
- Major Indicator Length % - set the percentage for the line to be drawn between the line 1 and line 2. 100% will touch both lines.
- Check the Minor Lines box to add secondary lines to the display.
- Minor Indicator Length % - set the percentage for the line to be drawn between the line 1 and line 2. 100% will touch both lines.
- Minor Indicator Interval – set the number of minor lines to be drawn between the major lines.
- Do either of the following:
- Click Apply to create lines and keep the Create Slope Markers command pane open.
- Click OK to create lines and close the Create Slope Markers command pane.
Example: