Datasheet

Using the Inquiry Tool
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To try the Inquiry Tool, follow these steps:
1. On the Analyze tab of the ribbon, click Inquiry Tool.
2. Under Select An Inquiry Type, select Point
➢ Point Inverse.
3. When prompted to specify the first point, hold down the Shift key,
right-click, and select Endpoint on the shortcut menu that appears.
4. Click the southwestern endpoint of the line you drew earlier.
5. Use the Shift+right-click combination again to select Endpoint, and
then click the opposite end of the line for the second point.
6. Scroll down to the Direction and Horizontal Distance values in the
Inquiry Tool window. Note that they show the same bearing and dis-
tance you entered earlier.
Th e es s e n T i a l s a n d Be y o n d
Now that you have learned some of the basic controls, you are ready to take the car
for its first spin around the block. As you are guided through more lessons, you will
understand how to execute basic tasks such as “turn the wheel” and “step on the brake.”
You’re not ready to navigate the streets of New York City yet, but you’ve certainly taken
a major step.
Of course, driving is just an analogy, and what we’re really talking about here is your
ability to operate the basic controls of Civil 3D. With the skills and knowledge that you’ve
gained in this chapter, you will be better equipped to execute the tasks in upcoming
chapters that deal with specific Civil 3D functions. You’ll become more efficient at using
the software as you spend more time with it.
a d d i T i o n a l ex e r c i s e s
1. For each command listed here, what is the name of the ribbon tab where it can be
found?
A. Match Properties B. Import Survey Data
C. Add Labels D. Inquiry Tool
E. Elevation Editor F. Toolspace
G. Points From File