A cross-section shows how contained assets are arranged inside a structure line, such as a trench. It represents the real-world arrangement in a generalized grid view. Cross-sections can also be drawn, labeled and printed on the map.
To edit cross sections:
1.Go to Network > Cross Sections.
The Cross Sections panel opens.
2.Select one or more structure lines on the map.
The selected cross sections are loaded in the panel, and the active structure line is highlighted on the map.
If you select multiple cross sections, use the navigation bar above the cross section display to switch between them. You can edit only one cross section at a time.
3.Review the cross section grid and its contained assets. Select an asset from the grid to highlight in the Content section and on the map.
For a nested cross section, click the plus icon to view its contained assets in a separate grid, and click the minus icon to return to the parent cross section.
If no cross section description exists, the grid is generated from the containment associations. A warning icon indicates a missing description or inconsistent data.
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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. |
4.Click on the Action menu next to the panel title Cross Sections to display/remove all cross section representation on/from the map.
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Displays all loaded cross sections in the map. The cross sections graphics are generated in the temporary graphical layer cross section. |
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Removes all cross sections from the map. The temporary graphic layer cross section is removed. |
5.Click the Action menu to edit the cross section for the active structure line as required. The following functions are available:
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Remove active structure line from the result list. |
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Zoom to the active structure line. |
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Pan to the active structure line. |
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Briefly highlight active structure line on the map. |
Show the attribute fields of this structure line in a read-only mode. |
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Create or delete a cover stone for the selected cross section. The cover stone is set to any grid cell of the cross section. Click on the grid edge you want to place the cover stone to. To view the cover stone on the map, click Display/Update cross section. |
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Display or update the cross section of the active structure line in the map. |
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Zoom to the cross section representation. |
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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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Draw a reference line on the map, from the cross section structure line to the cross section. |
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Rotate the view direction on the cross section 180 degrees. |
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Remove the cross section of the active structure line from the map. |
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Save your current description for the cross section of the active structure line in the map. |
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Reset the description for the cross section of the active structure line in the map to the default state. |
6.For each placed or unplaced asset, click the Action menu to edit the cross section as required. The following functions are available:
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Zoom to the active feature. |
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Pan to the active feature. |
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Briefly highlight active feature on the map. |
Edit the attribute fields of the selected feature. |
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Configure the symbol and the color of the selected cross section. The available symbols for cross section assets are as follows:
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Display the cross section of the active structure line in the map. |
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Remove the cross section of the active structure line from the map. |
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Save your current description for the cross section of the active structure line in the map. |
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Reset the description for the cross section of the active structure line in the map to the default state. |
7.Save your progress by clicking the Action menu next the cross section name, then click Save Cross Section Description.
To arrange the container assets of a structure line in a grid:
1.Select the structure line whose asset arrangement you want to edit.
2.Drag an asset from the list of Unplaced Assets to an empty cell in the cross-section grid. Alternatively, drag an asset already in the grid to another empty cell.
You cannot place an asset in an occupied cell. Select another cell or add a new grid cell.
3.Drag an asset outside the cross-section display to remove it from the grid.
The asset is moved to the Unplaced Assets tab.
4.If a contained structure line includes additional assets, click plus to open its grid. Click minus to return to the parent cross section.
5.Save your progress by clicking the Action menu next the cross section name, then click Save Cross Section Description.
If a JSON attachment file exists, you have to save the changes in the file after each new change.
You can view and edit assets of a non-spatial nature directly in the cross sections panel.
