Cross Section

The command Cross Section is available on the context menu of line objects (e.g. from the auxiliary polygon) provided the object is made of not more than two polygon points. A height has to be entered for this object which will be considered as the upper edge of the cross section.

Upon selection of this command the vertical cross section from first to last point will be displayed in a separate dialog showing the terrain contour and a objects cut.

Dialog Cross Section

Options on the dialog

Source: With that option being activated the sources cut by the section are displayed. By default, this option is activated.

Ray: The ray’s path from start to end point - as considered by the software within the calculation - is displayed. By default, this option is deactivated.

Z-Factor: The z-coordinates of all objects displayed are multiplied by the z-factor entered. This facilitates to distinguish height differences.

Copy: The picture is copied to the clipboard.

All further options correspond to those of the vertical grid.

Upon saving of the cross section via the button „OK+Save“ the representation including - if any - calculated vertical grid is save to the object group „Vertical Grid“ as well. This copy receives the ID „CROSS_SECTION“ (see menu Tables|Miscellaneous)