Adimension measures and marks distances on your map so you can visualize lengths, distances, orsizes of objects.
For example, you could use the Dimensions toolto measure and mark the lengths and distances between road sections, bridge spans, and buildings.
The available dimension types are as follows:
•Aligned: Measures the true distance between the dimension start pointand endpoint. The dimension line is drawn parallel to the invisible baseline (axis) defined bythese points.
•Line: Measures a straight-line distance between two points.
•Orthogonal: Measures one or more perpendicular distances between a definedaxis and a single structure or feature.
Dimensions are onlyvisible within their specified visibility range.
Starting withVertiGIS Studio 5.34, dimension layers are automatically displayed in the Web Map withoutrequiring a separate toggle.
To create a dimension:
1.Go to Edit > Dimensions.
2.Click Create.
3.Selectthe dimension type.
4.Configure the dimension settings, as described inthe table below.
Field |
Description |
Dimensions |
Select to create a dimension. When selected, shows the Dimension Feature Layer and StyleClass fields. |
Construction Points |
Select to create reference markers that help guide theconstruction or alignment of features (for example, a cable trench). When selected, shows the Construction Point Layer, Abscissa,and Ordinate fields. |
Dimension Feature Layer |
The layer to store and display the dimension features. |
Construction Point Layer |
The layer to store and display the construction points. |
Style Class |
Defines how the dimensions appear on the map (for example,the symbology for lines, arrows, and text). You can configurethe available style classes in the dimension feature class properties of the database. |
Abscissa |
The horizontal distance from the y-axis, measured in X. |
Ordinate |
The vertical distance from the x-axis, measured in X. |
Every configured dimension setting is saved for the session. The next timeyou create a dimension, your previously configured settings are the default settings.
5.Draw the dimension on the map, according to the dimension type:
•Line: Clickon the start and end points of the feature or area to measure it in a straight line.
•Aligned: Clickon the start and end points of the feature or area to measure it in a straight/diagonal line.
•Orthogonal:Click on the start and end points of the feature or area to define the main axis. This axis servesas the reference line for your perpendicular measurement. On the main axis, click at the locationwhere you want the perpendicular measurement to begin. Move your cursor perpendicular to the mainaxis and click to set the end point of your measurement.
The dimension appears on the map. The example below shows anOrthogonal dimension.
You can add multiple orthogonaldimensions using only your keyboard. Enter the values of the orthogonal dimensions in the abscissaand ordinate cells (press Tab to navigate between cells). Then, press Enter to create your newdimension(s).
To edit a dimension:
VNE edit dimension or edit a group of dimensions
1.Click Edit > Dimensions.
2.Click Edit.
3.Selectthe dimension on the map that you want to modify.
Thedimension settings appear.
4.Modify the dimension settings, as described in the table below.
Field |
Description |
Style Class |
Defines how the dimensions appear on the map (for example,the symbology for lines, arrows, and text). Style adjustments affect both ordinate and abscissadimensions simultaneously. You can configure the available styleclasses in the dimension feature class properties of the database. |
Text Position |
Click Move to drag thedimension text to the desired location. Provides separatecontrols for ordinate and abscissa text positioning. Both ordinate and abscissa textpositions are highlighted when selected. |
Vertices |
Click Move to click anddrag the dimension vertices. |
Overwrite manually dimension value |
When selected, enables the Customlength field for you to manually enter the dimension length. |
Custom length |
This field is enabled when you select Overwrite manually dimension value. Enter the new valuefor the dimension length. |
5.Click Close to save the settings and return to Dimensions tab.
To edit an orthogonal dimension as a group:
1.Click Edit >Dimensions.
2.Click EditGroup.
3.Select an orthogonaldimension on the map. The main axis along with the perpendicularmeasurements are highlighted.
4.Adjust the style of the dimension group - the color, scale, and/orreliability.
5.Click Close to save the changes and return to the Dimensions tab.
Whereas the normal edit would just edit a single dimension feature, theEdit Group edits the entire orthogonal dimension - including all abscissas and ordinates.
To delete a dimension:
Deletinga dimension is irreversible.
1.Go to Edit > Dimensions.
2.Click Edit.
3.Selectthe dimension on the map.
4.Click Delete.
A dialog appears to confirm that you want todelete the selected dimension.
5.Click Delete.
The dimension is permanently removed from the mapand the dimension panel resets.
Deleting an orthogonal dimension will remove both its abscissa andordinate components. A confirmation dialog will appear before the deletion is completed.
Todelete a dimension group:
1.Go to Edit > Dimensions.
2.Click Edit Group.
3.Select an orthogonal dimension on the map. The main axis along withthe perpendicular measurements are highlighted.
4.Click Delete.
A dialog appears toconfirm that you want to delete the selected dimension group.
5.Click Delete.
The dimension group is permanentlyremoved from the map and the dimension panel resets.
