Templates

Jobs such as roads, canals, and trenches are often based on structural details or typical cross sections. Templates may be created based on a typical cross sections and applied to a chosen reference lines or multiple lines.

Video Links: Basic Template for Roadways, Templates for Trenches, Templates for Over-Excavation, Templates for Curb & Gutter

Open Existing Template

In Edit mode, select the reference line or lines to apply the template.

Creating a New Template

In Edit mode, select the reference line or lines to apply the template.

Width

Segment width.

Height

Segment elevation change.

Slope

Segment slope. Enter a negative value if the segment projects downward from the reference point.

Label

Segment label. Enter a label for the segment or keep the default label.

Hinge

Adds a hinge point to the left or right side of the template to allow the ends to be sloped to daylight. First, select the segment that will determine where to begin searching for the daylight surface.

Mirror

Creates a symmetrical template by entering values to match either the Cut and Fill, or the Left and Right, depending on when the checkboxes are selected.

Daylight

Selects the surface to be referenced when daylighting the template.

Output

Selects the surface to which the template is applied.  Selecting "New Surface" copies the Daylight surface in a new surface, and stages the new template lines into the new surface.

Stage Lines

Stages lines produced by the template into the Output surface by trimming and deleting any intersecting lines within the template.

Points Every

When selected, enters points at the designated interval on all lines created by the template.

Vertical Offset

Distance, in feet, above or below the chosen reference line or lines. Enter a negative value to go below the reference.

Round Corners

When selected, corners will be rounded to maintain the offset distance on all points.  When not selected, the corners will maintain the angle of the corner.

Apply

Applies the template to the chosen reference line or lines.

Save

Saves the template for use on future jobs.

Cancel

Cancels the operation.