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Defining Pond Slopes
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Applying a Slope Template to a Pond
To create the pond slopes by using a pre-defined cross-sectional view of the
pond bank, use a pond template.
NOTE
You must draw and define a pond template before using the Pond
Slopes ä By Template command. It is also recommended that you select
the current template before using this command.
To apply a slope template to a pond
1 From the Grading menu, choose Pond Slopes ä By Template.
The following prompt is displayed:
Select polyline:
2 Select the pond perimeter from your drawing.
The Pond Name dialog box is displayed.
3 Do one of the following:
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If you selected an existing pond, click OK to continue the command.
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If the pond is not already named, then the name field is blank. Type a name
for the pond, and then click OK.
NOTE
If you selected a pond that has already been shaped, then a message is
displayed asking if you want to overwrite the existing pond rim
information. The pond rim information is the data that is created by
shaping the pond (contours, bottom, and slope control lines). You must
click OK to continue.
Next, you are prompted to select an offset side.
4 Pick a point inside or outside the pond.
The following prompt is displayed:
Attach template <template name> to all vertices? <Yes>:
5 Type Yes or No:
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Type Yes to apply the current slope template to all the vertices in the pond
perimeter polyline.
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Type No and press ENTER to display the Import Template dialog box, which
you can use to select a different slope template to use.
The following prompt is displayed:
Shape pond - All? <Yes>/No:
6 Type Yes to import the contours, bottom polyline, and slope control lines
automatically, or type No to end the command.
NOTE
Pond benches are not created when you use a pond slope template.
If you choose to shape the pond, then the following prompt is displayed:
Close contour lines? Yes/No: <Yes>: