Adding Points to Lines

The easiest way to add points to a line is by using the F6 key on the keyboard. There is another way to add points to a line, but it involves knowing the coordinates of the new point. The first method described is the easier of the two.

 

 

Using F6

 

The F6 key is a quick and easy method used to add points to an existing line.

 

 

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Place the arrow over the desired line and press the Left button once to select it.

 

 

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Move the arrow to the location where the new point will be added and press the F6 key.

 

 

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The grade at that location is interpolated and an interpolated point is placed on the line.

 

 

 

Using the Elevation Dialog

 

 

The second, more complex method of adding a point requires having known the coordinates and elevation of the point to be added.

 

 

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Select the line to add the point to.

 

 

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Select a point closest to the location of the point to be added from the Elevation Dialog located on the right side of the screen.

 

 

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Press the Right Mouse button to display the menu. Choose Insert Point.

 

 

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When the Point Editor displays, type in the North and East coordinates and Elevation for the new point and press OK.

 

 

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The new point is placed above the existing point on the list.