A cross-section describes how the assets are arranged inside a structure line, such as a trench. A cross-section represents the real view of an open trench in a generalized grid view. Cross-sections can also be drawn, labeled and printed on the map.
To edit cross-sections:
1.Go to Analyze > Cross-sections. In the left side panel, the Cross-sections tab opens.
2.Load the cross-sections of structure lines by any of the various available tools from the map.
Depending on how many network features and associated information are to be listed, the following functions are available for selection:
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Load identified map objects |
Load the desired cross-sections with a mouse click on a structure line or by drawing a rectangle over a map area. |
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Load selected map objects |
Load the cross-sections of structure lines that are already selected in the map from another step or with another selection function. |
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Load map objects from extent |
Load the cross-sections on all the available structure lines in the current map extent. |
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Remove All |
All loaded structure lines and cross-section information are removed from the results list. |
3.The result set of the structure lines found by the respective selection function is divided into the following parts:
i.Panel title
The panel title Cross-sections shows the number of assets loaded in brackets.
The action menu of the panel title.
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Display all cross-sections |
Displays all loaded cross-sections in the map. The cross-section graphics are generated in the temporary graphical layer Cross-section. |
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Delete all cross-sections |
Removes all cross-sections from the map. The temporary graphic layer Cross-section is removed. |
ii.Active cross-section
The error or warning icon displayed behind the title Active cross-section indicates missing, invalid or inconsistent cross-section descriptions (attached JSON file).
The tool-tip for the icons contains a detailed description of the warnings and errors.
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A cross-section description for the active structure line is missing. The displayed cross-section grid is generated by the system using the containment associations. |
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There are data inconsistencies between the containment associations and the cross-section description. |
In the following section, the active structure line for which the cross-section is displayed in the panel is shown below with its layer symbol and label.
The action menu of the active structure line:
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Remove |
Remove active structure line from the result list. |
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Zoom |
Zoom to the active structure line. |
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Pan |
Pan to the active structure line. |
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Pulse |
Briefly highlight active structure line on the map. |
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Show the attributes of this structure line. |
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Display cross-section |
Display the cross-section of the active structure line in the map, along with the viewing direction arrow. The viewing direction arrow is present at the end of the leader line on the map. |
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Zoom to cross-section |
Zoom to the cross-section representation on the map. |
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Edit cross-section representation |
Edit and save the cross-section geometry of the active structure line in the map. This functionality only works for already displayed cross-sections on the map, if no cross-sections are shown on the map, you need to use the Display all cross-sections feature first. |
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Flip view direction |
Rotate the viewing direction arrow on the map 180 degrees. |
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Delete cross-section representation |
Remove the cross-section of the active structure line from the map. |
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Save cross-section description |
Save your current description for the cross-section of the active structure line in the map. |
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Reset cross-section description |
Reset the description for the cross-section of the active structure line in the map to the default state. |
iii.All loaded structure lines
The arrow keys can be used to switch between the loaded structure lines.
The circular digit highlighted in green indicates that the information displayed belongs to the Active cross-section. This currently active structure line is highlighted on the map.
4.In the Active cross-section area, the arrangement of the contained assets inside a structure line is displayed in a grid view. If an asset is clicked on, this asset is highlighted in the content section and on the map.
Inconsistencies between the cross-section description and the containment associations are indicated directly in the grid with an error icon.
To arrange your assets, you can select an asset from the cross-section area and insert it in an empty grid cell via drag and drop. A notification pops up to confirm that your new cross-section description is now saved.
If you try to add an asset to an occupied grid cell, no change takes effect. The asset must always be placed in an empty grid cell.
To add a new row or column to your current cross-section, you can use the 8 grid buttons placed around the cross-section. The plus (+) and minus (-) buttons at the top and the bottom, add and remove empty row grids above and below your current cross-section grid. Similarly, the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons at the right and the left sides of the grid, add and remove empty column grids to the right and to the left of your current cross-section grid.
If you remove a grid row or column that had an asset placed in one of its grid cells, the asset is then removed from both the grid and the content tab, it is then placed under the Unplaced assets tab.
If you have a JSON file attachment, you have to save the changes done after each time.
Contained assets that are not placed in the cross-section are listed below under Unplaced assets in cross section. If you remove the grid placement for an asset, the asset is then placed in under the Unplaced assets in cross section. You can place it in an empty grid cell again if needed.
If there is no cross-section description for the structure line, the displayed cross-section grid is generated by the system. 
If a structure line is placed in the cross-section, which itself contains additional assets, a plus icon is displayed. The plus button displays the content of this structure line as a separate grid. The content section also shows the content of this structure line. The view can be switched back to the cross-section level using the minus icon.
5.In the Content section, the contained assets for the active structure line are displayed in a hierarchical tree view based on the Containment Associations. If an asset is clicked on, this asset is highlighted in the cross-section and on the map. The action menu of the contained assets:
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Zoom |
Zoom to the active structure line. |
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Pan |
Pan to the active structure line. |
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Pulse |
Briefly highlight active structure line on the map. |
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Enable attribute editing of this structure line. |
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Display cross-section |
Display the cross-section of the active structure line in the map. |
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Delete cross-section representation |
Remove the cross-section of the active structure line from the map. |
