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Chapter 4 Working with Cross Sections
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6 Type C for Connect to redefine the points that are used to connect the template
to the subassemblies and slopes.
The connection points on the template are indicated with X markers and the
command displays the following prompt:
Side (Left/Right):
Only one side is defined at a time.
7 Type L or R to select Left or Right.
Even if a template is symmetrical, both sides need to be redefined. Each half of
the template is edited separately.
The command prompts for the connection point out.
8 Select the connection points.
Connection points do not need to reference a point on any of the template
entities. They can exist in space. Use AutoCAD object snaps to select connection
points accurately.
Once the connection point out is selected, the command prompt redisplays the
SRfcon options.
9 Type C for Connect and repeat the process for the other side of the template.
If subassemblies are used, the display showing the subassemblies moves to
reflect the new connection point. The connection points can be viewed using
the Display option.
10 Press ENTER to exit the surface control options, and then type SA to save your
changes.
Defining the Template Top Surface Points
This option overwrites all previously defined points with the newly defined
points in the selected top surface. The top surface is similar to the datum line
except that it cannot be used in volume calculations. The top surface is used to
import template points or to create a 3D grid.
To define the template top surface points
1 From the Cross Sections menu, choose Templates ä Edit Template to display
the Template Librarian.
2 Select the name of the template you want to edit.
3 Click OK.
4 Pick an insertion point for the template in the drawing.
The Edit Template command inserts the template using the defined finished
ground reference point as the insertion point. The command draws the
template components and displays the subgrade surfaces and datum line on the
template as highlighted, temporary lines.
When the template is inserted, the following prompt is displayed:
Edsrf/SAve/eXit/ASsembly/Display/SRfcon/Redraw <eXit>: