Surveyors' Companion For Civil 3D

Surveyors Companion for Civil 3D
Reference Manual
Surveyors Companion for Civil 3D Reference Manual

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Table of Contents
1 Concepts ...................................................................................................................9 General Settings.......................................................................................................10 Pick Point Dialog Box ...............................................................................................11 Place Point Dialog Box .............................................................................................13 Select Points Dialog Box ..........................................................................................15 Direction Dialog Box .................................................................................................17 Distance Dialog Box .................................................................................................22 Settings Dialog Box ..................................................................................................25 Print Options Dialog Box...........................................................................................26 2 Points.......................................................................................................................28 Place Points..............................................................................................................29
QuickSteps ..................................................................................................................................... 30
Snap Points to Objects .............................................................................................31

QuickSteps ..................................................................................................................................... 32 Example ......................................................................................................................................... 33 Snap Options and Descriptions ..................................................................................................... 34
Place Points by Station/Offset ..................................................................................35

QuickSteps ..................................................................................................................................... 37 Example ......................................................................................................................................... 37 Place Multiple Points by Station/Offset .......................................................................................... 38
Zoom to Point ...........................................................................................................40

QuickSteps ..................................................................................................................................... 41
Raise/Lower Points...................................................................................................41
QuickSteps ..................................................................................................................................... 42
Place by Alignment & Profile ....................................................................................42

Draw Station/Coordinate Object .................................................................................................... 45
Convert Eagle Point Nodes to Civil 3D Points ..........................................................46 Convert Eagle Point Field Code Library ...................................................................46 3 Layout......................................................................................................................48 Alignment Traverse ..................................................................................................49
Example ......................................................................................................................................... 50 Station Data ................................................................................................................................... 55 Alignment Traverse Tangent Leg................................................................................................... 56 Alignment Traverse Sideshot ......................................................................................................... 58 Alignment Traverse Curve Leg ...................................................................................................... 60 Alignment Traverse Spiral Leg....................................................................................................... 64 Alignment Traverse Combining Spiral Leg .................................................................................... 67
Boundary Traverse ...................................................................................................70

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Example ......................................................................................................................................... 72 Boundary Traverse Tangent Leg ................................................................................................... 79 QuickSteps ..................................................................................................................................... 80 Boundary Traverse Curve Leg ....................................................................................................... 81
Field Data Traverse ..................................................................................................86

QuickSteps ..................................................................................................................................... 90 Example ......................................................................................................................................... 92 Field Data Traverse Entry Options............................................................................................... 101
Command Line Traverse ........................................................................................104

QuickSteps ................................................................................................................................... 104
Layout Footprint......................................................................................................108
QuickSteps ................................................................................................................................... 110 Example ....................................................................................................................................... 111
Translate-Rotate-Scale...........................................................................................113
Translate ...................................................................................................................................... 113 Rotate........................................................................................................................................... 114 Scale ............................................................................................................................................ 114
3D Object to Profile ................................................................................................114 Layout Linear Parking Lot.......................................................................................115

Layout Curved Parking Lot .....................................................................................121

Layout Area Parking Lot .........................................................................................127

Parking Lot Island...................................................................................................133 4 Reports ..................................................................................................................137 Report Points..........................................................................................................138

QuickSteps ................................................................................................................................... 139
Report Unused Points.............................................................................................139

QuickSteps ................................................................................................................................... 140
Inverse Points.........................................................................................................141
QuickSteps ................................................................................................................................... 143
Two Point Inverse...................................................................................................143 Inverse Object ........................................................................................................143

QuickSteps ................................................................................................................................... 145
Report Area ............................................................................................................145

Report Area By Points.................................................................................................................. 148 Report Area By Objects ............................................................................................................... 152 Report Area By Eagle Point Boundary......................................................................................... 154 Report Area By Parcels................................................................................................................ 155 5
Report Area Settings.................................................................................................................... 156
Report Angle...........................................................................................................159
Report Angle By Points ................................................................................................................ 159 Report Angle By Lines ................................................................................................................. 162
Station/Offset Points...............................................................................................164
QuickSteps ................................................................................................................................... 167
Stakeout Radial Points ...........................................................................................168

Stakeout Boundary .................................................................................................171

QuickSteps (Eagle Point Boundary Option)................................................................................. 175 QuickSteps (Closed Object Option) ............................................................................................. 175 QuickSteps (Parcels Option)........................................................................................................ 176 Example ....................................................................................................................................... 177
Stakeout Alignment ................................................................................................177

Write Legal Description...........................................................................................182

New Legal Description ................................................................................................................. 184 Edit Caption and Clauses............................................................................................................. 186 Commence ................................................................................................................................... 187 Begin ............................................................................................................................................ 193 Defined Parcels ............................................................................................................................ 200 Step Through Legal Description .................................................................................................. 201 Tie Point ....................................................................................................................................... 203 Modify Legal Description.............................................................................................................. 207 Copy Legal Description ................................................................................................................ 209 Legal Description Print Option ..................................................................................................... 210 Write Legal Description Settings .................................................................................................. 210
Label Line by Points ...............................................................................................224 Label Curve by Points.............................................................................................225 5 Surface Tools........................................................................................................226 Copy Surface..........................................................................................................227 Join Broken Contours .............................................................................................227
QuickSteps ................................................................................................................................... 228
Change Contour Elevation......................................................................................228

QuickSteps ................................................................................................................................... 230
Project Plan Objects ...............................................................................................231

QuickSteps ................................................................................................................................... 232
Change Elevation ...................................................................................................232

QuickSteps ................................................................................................................................... 233
6 Settings .................................................................................................................234
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Manage Batch Files................................................................................................235 Edit Batch File ........................................................................................................236

QuickSteps ................................................................................................................................... 238
Entry Options..........................................................................................................239
Entry Options - Defaults Tab........................................................................................................ 239 Entry Options - Instrument Tab .................................................................................................... 241 Entry Options - Point Placement Tab........................................................................................... 242 Entry Options - Mapcheck Tab .................................................................................................... 244 Entry Options - Audit Trail Tab..................................................................................................... 245
Toggles...................................................................................................................246 Support Path...........................................................................................................247
CONCEPTS
In this chapter: General Settings .................................................................. 10 Pick Points Dialog Box......................................................... 11 Place Point Dialog Box ........................................................ 13 Select Points Dialog Box ..................................................... 15 Direction Dialog Box ............................................................ 17 Distance Dialog Box ............................................................ 22 Settings Dialog Box ............................................................. 25 Print Options Dialog Box ..................................................... 26
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General Settings
The general settings include the following drawing ambient setting and abbreviations: Area Precision, Volume Precision, Coordinate Precision, Direction Type, Direction Precision, Angular Type, Angular Precision, Elevation Precision, Distance Precision, Station Precision, Station Format As well as common abbreviations used in reports and Point descriptions. The above settings and abbreviations are extracted from and accessed through the Civil 3D Drawing Settings. To get to the Drawing Settings, Click on the Settings Tab in the Toolspace. Right Click on the drawing name and select Edit Drawing Settings. To modify the precision, format, and types of the settings listed above go to the Ambient Settings:
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To modify the abbreviations go to the Abbreviations Tab:
Pick Point Dialog Box

The Pick Point dialog box (such as the one shown below) is used in commands that require a Point or point to be selected. If a Point is to be selected, you may type the Point ID directly into the Point ID field. You may then press the Tab key to have the Northing, Easting, Elevation, Description Key and Description edit fields update with the appropriate information found. The additional data fields may also be updated by clicking on Next instead of selecting the Tab key. Note, however, that the command wizard does not proceed to the next dialog. You must select Next a second time to advance through the command. You may also select a Point from your CAD graphic. When focus is placed into the Point ID edit field you can select the PIC button and graphically pick the Point from the CAD graphic. After the Point is found, the additional fields update with the appropriate information found. 11
If you dont have a Point to select as the desired point you may also enter coordinates. Type the Northing and Easting values into the corresponding edit fields or alternatively, place focus into the Northing or Easting edit field and select the PIC button to graphically pick a point from the CAD graphic. Note that when you are using the PIC button, the coordinates of your cursor track in the coordinate edit fields for reference and are locked in once you actually select a point. Once the coordinate information is input you may select Next to proceed to the next dialog in the command.
Figure 1-1 Pick Point Dialog Box Pick Point Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function Clicking on this icon allows you to graphically select a Point or Northing and Easting coordinate pairs from the CAD graphic, depending on which edit control has focus. Enter the Point ID of the desired point. Enter the Point ID directly into the edit field or use the PIC button to graphically select a Point from the CAD graphic. Enter the Northing coordinate (Y-coordinate) of the desired point. If a Point ID is entered directly, make sure to press the Tab key or select Next to update the Northing edit field with the appropriate coordinate. Place focus into the Northing or Easting edit field if you wish to use the PIC button to graphically select a point from the CAD graphic.
Point ID
Northing
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Option Easting
Icon
Function Enter the Easting coordinate (X-coordinate) of the desired point. If a Point ID is entered directly, make sure to press the Tab key or select Next to update the Easting edit field with the appropriate coordinate. Place focus into the Northing or Easting edit field if you wish to use the PIC button to graphically select a point from the CAD graphic. This statically reports the elevation (Z-coordinate) of the selected Point or point. In some commands (Construct Footprint) you can enter the desired elevation. This statically reports the Description Key of the selected Point.
Elevation
Description Key Description
This statically reports the Description of the selected Point.
Place Point Dialog Box

A Place Point dialog box (below) displays within commands that place Points as a result of some computation or process. This dialog box provides you the opportunity to set the Point ID, elevation, Description Key and description of the Point that is going to be placed. The Northing and Easting edit fields are disabled but show you where the Point is going to be placed. Occasionally, the Elevation edit field will also be disabled when the result of a computation is not only the calculated Northing and Easting but Elevation as well. The Description Key defaults to the code set on the Point Placement tab of the Entry Options command found in the Settings menu. What appears in the Description edit field also depends on what is set in the Entry Options command. It will use the default description, the description set within the Description Key or it will be a description in the context of the command depending on your settings. Some commands that end with a Place Point dialog box will have the Apply button turn into a Repeat button after the Apply button has been selected. This allows you to repeat the command without having to close the dialog box and re-issue the command. You could also use the Back button prior to selecting the Apply button and change input on previous dialog boxes.
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Figure 1-2 Place Point Dialog Box Place Point Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon is not available on this dialog box unless the Northing and Easing coordinates edit fields are available. When these edit fields are disabled, the values displayed are calculated coordinates and cannot be modified or selected from the CAD graphic. This is the Point ID of the Point you are going to place. It automatically increments in value after a Point is placed. This is the calculated Northing coordinate (Y-coordinate) at which the Point will be placed. The edit field is disabled because this value is the result of some computation or process. This is the calculated Easting coordinate (X-coordinate) at which the Point will be placed. The edit field is disabled because this value is the result of some computation or process. This is the elevation (Z-coordinate) at which the Point will be placed. In some cases the elevation is the result of a computation while at other times it is the default elevation. In either case, it can be modified so that the Point you are placing is located at the specified elevation. This controls what symbol and annotation will appear on the Point when it is placed. The available Description Keys are read from the current Description Key Sets. The text entered in this edit field will be annotated as the description on the Point when it is placed.
Point ID
Northing
Easting
Elevation
Description Key
Description
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Select Points Dialog Box

Several commands within Surveyors Companion will prompt you to select one or more Points. A Select Point dialog box (such as the Move Points dialog box (below) provides several methods to select the Points. The available methods are Single, Coordinate, Range, All, Name, AutoCAD, Proximity, Description, Block/Cell, Description Key and Elevation Range. For any of the above selection methods that are prompting you for a Point ID, you can either type the Point ID into the edit field or place focus into the edit field, use the PIC button and graphically select a Point from the CAD graphic. When typing a Point ID, be sure to press the Tab key so Surveyors Companion can find the Point and then select Apply to accept the selection. If you don't press the Tab key, selecting Apply the first time will find the Point while selecting it a second time will actually apply the selection. You may also use the PIC button to select a Point from your CAD graphic. Most of the commands in Surveyors Companion use the Select Points dialog box that has a Back and Next button because more dialog boxes will follow to complete the command. In these instances, the Apply button should be used to build the selection set and when that is complete, the Next button should be selected to proceed to the next dialog box. A few commands in Surveyors Companion will use this dialog box without a Back and Next button combination because while the selection set is being built the command is using the Points (i.e. Report Points).
Figure 1-3 Select Points Dialog Box Select Points Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function Clicking on the PIC icon allows you to graphically select a Point or multiple Points from the CAD graphic, depending on the selection method. If the selection method is set to Coordinate, then you select a Northing and Easting coordinate pair from the CAD graphics.
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Selection Mode
This allows you to choose whether you are adding Points to the selection set or if you are removing them from the selection set. If the selection mode is set to select when the Apply button is pressed, the Points will be added to the selection set. If the selection mode is set to unselect, the Points will be removed from the selection set when the Apply button is clicked on. This allows you to choose the method that will be used to select or unselect Points. Each available method is described in detail below. Single: You may select a single Point from the CAD graphic by pressing the PIC button and selecting a Point or by entering the Point ID in the edit field. When a Point is selected, the coordinates for the Point will update in the static text fields next to the coordinate labels. You may continue to select Points and the fields will update, but only one Point will be selected when the Apply button is pressed. Coordinate: You may select a single point from the CAD graphic by pressing the PIC button and selecting a point or by entering the coordinate values. Range: You may enter an interval for a range of Points or select two Points from the CAD graphic by pressing the PIC button and selecting the Points. The range may be entered with either the larger or smaller Point ID first. The Prefix option will be available only if the Point Type option is set to Alphanumeric as the Format. You may enter an alpha prefix for the Points to be selected. All Points within the range and with the portion of the alpha prefix entered will be selected. All: This will select all of the Points for the project. Name: You may enter in an alpha prefix for the Points to be selected. All Points with the portion of the alpha prefix entered will be selected. AutoCAD: Within AutoCAD, you have several methods to select Points (window, crossing, fence, etc.). Select the desired Points and click on Apply. If you want to select additional Points, click on the PIC button. Proximity: You may select all of the Points within a proximity of a Point or point in the CAD graphic. To select a Point or point, click on the PIC button and select a Point, enter a Point ID that exists in the project or place focus in a coordinate edit field, click on the PIC button and select a location in CAD. You may enter a horizontal distance to represent the proximity around the Point selected. All Points within this horizontal radius will be selected.
Selection Method
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Selection Method
Description: Enter a description of the Points you would like to select. Any Points that have a description that matches the description entered will be selected. You may use an * as a wildcard when entering your description. For example, entering TREE* would select any Point that starts with the description of TREE. Entering just TREE would only select Points that had an exact description of TREE. The description option is NOT case sensitive. Block: Select Points in AutoCAD by the block name of the symbol placed. If your ground shots all use a plus block name but vary in description or Description Key, use the Block method and enter a block name of PLUS. Description Key: Select Points based on the Description Key used when the Point was placed. For example, if you want to select all of your ground shots and they use the Description Key of GS, set your selection method to Description Key and select the GS Description Key from the drop list. Elevation Range: Use this method to select any Points that are within a specified elevation range. If you would like to select all Points between the elevation of 100 and 125, use the Elevation Range method and enter 100 in the From edit field and 125 in the To edit field.
Direction Dialog Box

The Direction dialog box (similar to the one shown in See Direction Dialog Box) is used in commands that request horizontal direction information. The available options for entering a direction are; Absolute, Geometric, Direction Point, Two Points, Backsight by Absolute, Backsight by Geometric, Backsight by Direction Point and Backsight by Two Points. When you set your option to Absolute or Backsight by Absolute you also are able to set the Direction type to bearings or azimuths and enter the value in the Direction edit field. When focus is in the Direction edit field, you may also use the PIC button to set your direction by graphically selecting an object from the CAD graphic. When a single line is selected the PIC command will return the direction of that line. When a polyline/complex chain is selected, the PIC button returns the direction of the segment of the polyline/complex chain you selected. Using the PIC button on an arc will return the chord direction. In any case, the direction is defined from the nearest end point of the object you selected. The following figures show examples of using the PIC button to retrieve the direction from a line or complex object.
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Figure 1-4 Retrieval of a Direction From a Line
Figure 1-5 Retrieval of a Direction From a Complex Object When your option is set to Geometric or Backsight by Geometric, you are again able to enter the Geometric direction by typing the value in the Geometric edit field or by using the PIC button. Geometric directions assume 0 degrees is due east and measure counterclockwise from there. The units that you enter in the directions edit field (Degrees/Minutes/Seconds, Decimal Degrees, Gradian, Mils or Radians) are set using the Units command found in the System menu on the Eagle Point menu. When any of the Point options are chosen (Direction Point, Two Points, Backsight by Direction Point or Backsight by Two Points) you may enter the point information by typing the Point ID or Coordinates or by using the PIC button to graphically select them. Refer to See Pick Point Dialog Box for more information. The Backsight options allow you to calculate a resulting forward direction by knowing a backsight direction and an angle turned from that backsight. The backsight direction is established using the same forward direction options outlined earlier in this section. The difference being that the backsight direction is then used as a reference direction to turn an angle away from. The angle turned from that backsight can either be turned left or right or deflected left or right. The four angle types are shown in the following four figures.
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Figure 1-6 Backsight With an Angle Turned to the Right
Figure 1-7 Backsight With an Angle Turned to the Left
Figure 1-8 Backsight With an Angle Deflected to the Right
Figure 1-9 Backsight With an Angle Deflected to the Left
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Figure 1-10 Direction Dialog Box Direction Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function Clicking on the PIC icon allows you to select an object in the CAD graphic to us its direction. It is also used to select a Point or Northing and Easting values when defining a direction between points.
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Options
This allows you to set the type of direction that will be used. The available options are Absolute, Geometric, Direction Point, Two Points, Backsight by Absolute, Backsight by Geometric, Backsight by Direction Point and Backsight by Two Points. Absolute: Enter the absolute direction in bearings or azimuths by setting the Direction Type and typing a value in the Direction edit field or by setting focus to the Direction edit field and using the PIC button to select an object from the CAD graphic. Geometric: Enter the Geometric direction by typing a value in the Geometric edit field or by setting focus to the Geometric edit field and using the PIC button to select an object from the CAD graphic. Direction Point: Use this option to return a horizontal direction based on your current occupied point and the direction to another point. Enter the Point ID or coordinates directly into the edit fields or use the PIC button to graphically select the direction point in the CAD graphic. Two Points: Use this option to calculate a direction from your current occupied point by using the direction between two other points. Enter the Point ID or coordinates directly into the First Point and Second Point edit fields or use the PIC button to graphically select the first and second points in the CAD graphic. Backsight by Absolute: Use this option to set a backsight direction by knowing an absolute direction. Then enter an angle from the backsight to calculate the resulting direction. Backsight by Geometric: Use this option to set a backsight direction by knowing a geometric direction. Then enter an angle from the backsight to calculate the resulting direction. Backsight by Direction Point: Use this option to set a backsight direction by knowing a direction to the backsight point. Then enter an angle from the backsight to calculate the resulting direction. Backsight by Two Points: Use this option to set a backsight direction by knowing a direction between two points. Then enter an angle from the backsight to calculate the resulting direction.
Direction Type
When entering absolute directions, you may set this option to the four bearing settings (North East, North West, South East, South West) or two azimuth settings (North Azimuth or South Azimuth).
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Distance Dialog Box

The Distance dialog box (such as the one in See Distance Dialog Box) is used in various commands that request a distance to be entered. The distance options available include Horizontal Distance, Distance to Point/Point, Two Points and Slope Distance. The Slope distance option offers additional Slope Method Options including Elevation, Height Distance, Grade, Slope (H/V), Slope (V/H), Ratio (Rise/Run), Zenith, Horizon and Nadir. Using the Horizontal Distance option allows you to type the actual horizontal distance or to use the PIC button to select an object in the CAD graphic to use it's horizontal length as the distance. When a line is selected, the "plan" length of the line fills in the Horizontal edit field. The same is true of the line segment that is selected from a polyline/complex chain using the PIC button. When an arc is selected, the arc length is returned to the Horizontal edit field. The following figure illustrates the values that are returned when a line, complex object or arc is selected.
Figure 1-11 Retrieval of a Distance When Selecting a Line, Complex Object or Arc The Distance to Point/Point option allows you to enter a Point ID or coordinates to a point to which you want the horizontal distance to be calculated. The Two Points option lets you select two Points or points between which the horizontal distance is calculated. In either option, you can enter the Point ID or coordinates directly into the edit fields or use the PIC button to locate points in the CAD graphic. Refer to See Pick Point Dialog Box for more information. When Slope Distance is chosen, you must provide a slope distance value as well as additional information to calculate elevation change. The Elevation option requires the ending elevation as additional input. The Height Distance option requires an additional input of vertical offset using an instrument height and target height. The Grade, Slope (H/V), Slope (V/H) and Ratio (Rise/Run) options allow you to enter the slope corresponding to the slope distance in various formats. 22
The Zenith, Horizon and Nadir options allow you to enter a vertical angle along with the slope distance to calculate a horizontal distance. The following figure shows examples of the three vertical angle measurements.
Figure 1-12 Three Vertical Angle Measurements
Figure 1-13 Distance Dialog Box Distance Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function Clicking on the PIC icon allows you to select an object in the CAD graphic to use its horizontal length as the distance.
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Distance Options
This allows you to set how the distance will be entered. The available options are Horizontal Distance, Distance to Point/Point, Two Points and Slope Distance. Horizontal Distance: Enter a Horizontal distance by typing a value in the Horizontal Distance edit field or use the PIC button to graphically select an object in the CAD graphic. The "plan" length of the selected object will be used as the horizontal distance. Distance to Point/Point: Select a Point or point which you want to use to define the horizontal distance to be between that point and your currently occupied point. Two Points: Select two Points or points which you want to use to define the horizontal distance to be between the two points. Slope Distance: Enter a slope distance and choose a Slope Method Option in which to provide information to calculate a resulting horizontal distance.
Slope Method Options
This allows you to specify how you want the elevation to be calculated. The available options are Elevation, Height Distance, Grade, Slope (H/V), Slope (V/H), Ratio (Rise/Run), Zenith, Horizon and Nadir. Elevation: Use this option to enter the elevation of the target if it is known, such as a benchmark or a check elevation shot. Height Distance: Enter a vertical offset, or "boot" of the shot taken. This value may be positive or negative. Grade: Enter the percent grade of the slope to the target. Slope (H/V): Enter the slope as a calculated ratio of horizontal distance over 1. Slope (V/H): Enter the slope as a calculated ratio of vertical distance over 1. Ratio (Rise/Run): Enter the slope as a calculated foot per foot or meter per meter ratio (i.e. 2% grade = 0.02 feet per feet). Zenith: Enter the vertical angle measured from the Zenith direction, where 0 degrees is straight up. Horizon: Enter the vertical angle measured from the Horizon, where 0 degrees is horizontal. Nadir: Enter the vertical angle measured from the Nadir direction, where 0 degrees is straight down.
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Settings Dialog Box

A Settings dialog box (similar to the one shown in See Settings Dialog Box) will display as the first dialog for every wizard type command in Surveyors Companion if the Start Procedural Command With Settings Dialog Box toggle is on in the Entry Options command. The Entry Options command is accessed from the Settings menu. If it is toggled off, the settings in Entry Options and the options set in the Toggles command will control the options that are normally displayed on the Settings dialog box. Even with this toggle set off, you may use the Back button on the first dialog box of wizard type commands to access the Settings dialog box. This dialog box allows you to start recording a Batch file on the commands that support Batch operations. It also allows you to set what objects (Points and/or Lines) you will be placing as the result of running certain commands as well as controlling the Audit Trail. The QuickSteps in Surveyors Companion illustrate procedural commands as if the Start Procedural Command With Settings dialog box option is toggled off.
Figure 1-14 Settings Dialog Box Settings Dialog Box Definitions Option Batch Processing Function This button is available on the commands that allow batch recording. Use it to set up a Batch file to record your command steps. This dialog box is similar to the Batch File Manager dialog box, however, you cannot delete or print batch files and you have the Record toggle available.
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Toggles
Change the drop list to set what type of objects will be placed at the end of a command. The three choices available are: Place Points: When the drop list is set to this option, only Points will be placed as a result of the current command. Place Objects: When the drop list is set to this option, only lines/arcs will be placed as a result of the current command. Points will not be placed. Place Points and Objects: When the drop list is set to this option, Points and lines/arcs will be placed as a result of the current command.
Print Audit Trail
Toggle this option on to produce a "paper trail" of the commands that have been run. The output of the Audit Trail is controlled by the Print Setup command found in the Eagle Point File menu. You may send the Audit Trail directly to your Windows System Printer or to a file.
Print Options Dialog Box

Many report commands in Surveyors Companion give you the ability to customize the printout of the report. When a report can be customized, the Print button on the dialog boxes will launch a Print Options dialog box (See Print Options Dialog Box). You can control what data will be printed, column widths, column headers and the order of the columns. The items listed in the Data To Print column varies depending on the command that launches the Print Options dialog box. The Save Settings As Default toggle will save the status of the columns for the various items to print. Selecting the Print button will then send the report to your Windows System Printer or to a file depending on the settings in the Print Setup command found in the Eagle Point File menu.
Figure 1-15 Print Options Dialog Box 26
Print Options Dialog Box Definitions Option Data To Print Function The items that appear in this column are the available items that can be included in the report. Turn on the toggle in this column for the items you wish to see in your report. Set the width of the printed column for the corresponding item. This text appears at the top of the columns in the printed report.
Print Width Column Header Order
Set the order in which to organize the columns of the items in the Data To Print column. This displays the total of all of the numbers that are displayed in the Width column for the items that are toggled on to be printed. This is the number of columns that are available to be printed as set by the print setup.
Total Printed Columns Used Total Printed Columns Available Save Settings As Default
This allows you to save the Station Offset print options as the defaults so the next time this command is selected, the print options will be set to what they were when the Save Settings as Defaults toggle was turned on.
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POINTS
In this chapter: Place Points......................................................................... 29 Snap Points to Objects ........................................................ 31 Place Points by Station/Offset ............................................. 35 Zoom to Point ...................................................................... 40 Raise/Lower Points.............................................................. 41 Place by Alignment & Profile 42 Convert EP Nodes to Civil 3D Points..... 46 Convert Eagle Point Field Code Library. 46
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Place Points
KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTPLACEPOINT The Place Points command may be used to place traverse points, property markers, utility symbols or other control points in the project. The locations that a Point is placed can also be recorded to a batch file. For more information on Batch Processing, see See Batch Processing and See Manage Batch Files. You may enter coordinate values or select a location in the CAD graphic to place a Point or to place a point object. You specify a Point ID, Elevation, Description Key and Description for the Point before it is placed. For more information on selecting a point graphically, see See Pick Point Dialog Box. You may snap to 3-D lines, arcs, spirals and complex objects to inherit the elevations if the entry option for elevation is set to inherit the elevation of an object selected. For more information on this setting, see See Entry Options - Point Placement Tab. The Point ID in the edit field will automatically number to the next available Point ID in the project.
Figure 2-1 Place Points Dialog Box Place Points Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function Click on the PIC icon to select a coordinate from the CAD graphic at which to place a Point. This icon is only available when focus is placed in the Northing or Easting edit fields. Type a Point ID. This may be up to seven digits. If alphanumeric Point IDs are being used, you may also type up to a seven character Point prefix or name.
Point ID
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Northing
Type the Northing (Y) coordinate or set focus in the edit field and click on the PIC button to select a coordinate from the CAD graphic. Type the Easting (X) coordinate or set focus in the edit field and use the PIC button to select a coordinate from the CAD graphic. Type the elevation value. This will update to the elevation of a selected object if the entry options are set for the Point to inherit the elevation. For more information on entry options, see See Entry Options - Point Placement Tab.
Easting
Elevation
Description Key
This controls what symbol and annotation will appear on the Point when it is placed. The available Description Keys are read from the current Description Key Sets. The text entered in this edit field will be annotated as the description on the Point when it is placed.
Description
QuickSteps
To place a Point, complete the following steps: 1. Select Place Points from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. This displays the Place Points dialog box (Figure 2-1 on page 20). 2. Enter the value for the Point ID in the Point ID edit field. 3. Enter the Northing and Easting coordinate values or select them graphically by clicking on the PIC button and selecting a location in the CAD graphic. If you select the location graphically, the command automatically places the Point with the elevation, Description Key, and description specified. The prompt repeats, allowing you to place additional Points without returning you to the dialog box. Once you are done placing Points by selecting a coordinate location, press Enter in AutoCAD. 4. Enter the elevation for the Point in the elevation edit field. 5. Select the Description Key to place from the Description Key drop list. 6. Enter the description for the Point in the Description edit field. 7. Click on Apply to place the Point.
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The Place Points dialog box will remain open, allowing you to place additional Points.
Snap Points to Objects

KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTSNAPPOINT The Snap Points to Objects command may be used to place property markers at end points of line segments or curve and spiral control points automatically by graphically selecting the objects. The Points that are placed and their descriptions may be preset using the Snap options and Descriptions options, which may be saved for future use. The Points may be set for line end points, curve end points, curve PI points, curve radius points and spiral end points. You may desire to place Points where Points already exist; however, these duplicate occurrences are not automatically placed. New Points are placed using the default Description Key with the CAD settings specified for the Description Key. For more information about the default Description Key, see See Entry Options - Point Placement Tab. You may specify the starting Point ID value for placing the Points. This will be defaulted to the next available Point ID. The Duplicate Point Tolerance setting eliminates any locations duplicated by connected or concentric objects in the selection set and also eliminates any locations currently occupied by existing Points on different layers. Points snapped may inherit the elevations of the objects or they may be set to an absolute elevation setting using the options described in See Entry Options - Point Placement Tab.
Figure 2-2 Snap Points to Objects Dialog Box
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Snap Points to Objects Dialog Box Definitions Option Point ID Function You may enter the starting Point ID to use when snapping Points to the selected objects. Toggle this on if you do not want to place duplicate Points on the selected objects. If a Point is found within the Duplicate Point Tolerance, then a Point is not placed. If this is toggled off, or a Point is not found within the tolerance, then a Point will be placed. You may enter the tolerance value to place new Points. If a Point already exists within the entered tolerance distance of the snapped Point, then the snapped Point will not be placed. You may select what Points to automatically snap, as well as their descriptions. These settings may be saved as the default for the next use. For more information, see See Snap Options and Descriptions.
Do Not Place Duplicate Points
Duplicate Point Tolerance Snap Options and Descriptions
QuickSteps
To Snap Points to an object, complete the following steps: 1. Select Snap Points to Object from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 2. Choose a selection method and select the lines, arcs and spirals from the CAD graphic to which the Points will be snapped. If you have selected the single or AutoCAD options, you will need to click on the PIC button to select the objects. 3. Click on Apply to accept the objects. 4. Click on Next to move to the next dialog box. This displays the Snap Points to Objects dialog box (above). 5. Type the starting Point ID. This will be the starting Point of the snapped Points. Toggle on the Do Not Place Duplicate Points option if you do not want to place a Point at a location that already has a Point. 6. Modify the Duplicate Point Tolerance, if desired. 7. Click on the Snap Options and Descriptions button. The Snap Options and Descriptions dialog box (See Snap Objects and Descriptions Dialog Box) displays. 8. Select which Points to place. 32
9. Enter the desired descriptions for these locations. Click on OK to accept the changes made in the Snap Options and Descriptions dialog box. 10. Click on Apply to snap the Points to the selected objects. 11. Click on the Repeat button if you want to repeat the command.
Example
This example shows how you might automatically snap control Points to an alignment or other complex object that does not have any Points placed along it. You can select the object(s) by any of the CAD selection methods available. 1. Select Snap Points to Object from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 2. If the Settings dialog box displays, choose whether to print an audit trail of the Points to be snapped. Click on Next. 3. Choose Single from the Selection Method drop list and click on the PIC button.
Figure 2-3 Select Alignment to Snap Points 4. Select the single alignment from the CAD graphic as shown in the figure above. 5. Click on Apply. 6. Click on Next to display the Snap Points to Objects dialog box (See Snap Points to Objects Dialog Box). 7. Type the Starting Point ID value to use. 8. Toggle on the Do Not Place Duplicates option and type a tolerance setting of .001.
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If any Points already exist at the calculated locations, Surveyors Companion will not place duplicate Points at those locations. 9. Click on the Snap Options and Descriptions button and check all of the locations that you want to place a Point. Modify the descriptions and click on the Save Settings as Defaults button so the placement options are saved for the next use. 10. Click on OK.
Figure 2-4 Snapped Points 11. Click on Apply to snap the Points to the selected object(s). The Points that are snapped to the Alignment are shown in the figure above. 12. You can also use this command to create all of the parcel corners for a subdivision. Modify the Line Endpoint description and select all of the parcel lines in the project.
Snap Options and Descriptions

The Snap Options and Descriptions dialog box (below) allows you to select which Points will be placed and the description that is placed with the Point. Toggle on the location that you want to place a Point and enter a description for the Point that will be placed at that location. The locations that a Point can be placed are Line Endpoints, Curve Start Point, Curve End Point, Compound Curve Point, Reverse Curve Point, Curve PI Point, Curve Radius Point, Tangent to Spiral Point, Spiral to Tangent Point, Curve to Spiral Point, Spiral to Curve Point, Spiral to Spiral Point and Spiral PI Point. The settings may be saved as the defaults by clicking on the Save Settings as Defaults button.
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Figure 2-5 Snap Objects and Descriptions Dialog Box Snap Objects and Descriptions Dialog Box Definitions Option Toggles Function These allow you to select where you want Points placed. When this is toggled on, the description edit field will be enabled. Enter the description that will be associated with the Point when it is placed at the location specified. Select this option to save the states of the toggles and descriptions. These will be the defaults for the Points the next time the command is used.
Descriptions
Save Settings as Defaults
Place Points by Station/Offset

KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTPLACESTAOFF The Place Points by Station/Offset command may be used to place property markers, utility symbols or other control points with a known distance and offset from an object. You can place Points at a station and offset from a selected line, arc, spiral, complex object or alignment from the CAD graphic. You may type the offset distance or graphically select an object to obtain an offset value from the selected object or alignment.
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If a station value is entered that does not lie along the selected object or the alignment, Surveyors Companion displays the message: The station is out of range. Surveyors Companion remains at this step until a valid station is entered.
Figure 2-6 Place Points by Station/Offset Dialog Box Place Points by Station/Offset Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to graphically select an object to use the length as the offset value. The length of the object selected is filled in to the Offset edit field. This is the station along the alignment where a Point will be placed. If an object other than an alignment was selected, the BOP (beginning of project) station will be 0 (zero) and there will not be any station equations. This is the offset by which the Point will be placed from the alignment. Enter a negative number for the left side and a positive number for the right side. Also, you can select an object to have the length of the object filled in the offset edit field. This is the Point ID that will be placed at the station and offset value specified. This is the calculated Northing (Y) coordinate for the Point to be placed. This is the calculated Easting (X) coordinate for the Point to be placed. This is the elevation at which the Point will be placed.
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Code Description Multiple
From the drop list, select the Description Key which will be placed. Enter the description which will be placed with the Point. This allows you to place multiple Points offset from an alignment over a given range of stations. The offset can be a constant offset or follow an object you select from the CAD graphic. For more information, see See Place Multiple Points by Station/Offset.
QuickSteps
To place a Point at a specified station and offset value from an object, complete the following steps: 1. Select Place by Station/Offset from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 2. Select the alignment to offset or click on the PIC button and graphically select an object. 3. Click on Next. This will display the Place Points by Station/Offset dialog box (See Place Points by Station/Offset Dialog Box). 4. Type the station value at which you want to place the Point. 5. Type the offset distance. 6. A positive value looking upstation is to the right, a negative value is to the left. 7. Click on Apply to place the Point. If you want to place additional Points, enter a new station and offset value.
Example
This example shows how you might place a Point at a specific station and offset using a selected alignment. You may select any line, arc, spiral or complex object to place a Point using this command. A Point representing a fire hydrant is placed at station 10+00 and at an offset of 22 feet to the left. 1. Select Place by Station/Offset from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 2. If the Settings dialog box displays, you may choose to write the Points to a batch file and print an audit trail. Click on Next. 3. Graphically select the alignment as shown in the figure below. Click on Next. 37
Figure 2-7 Select Alignment 4. Type the station value of 1000. You could also type 10+00 for the station value. 5. Type the offset value of -22. This will place the fire hydrant at an offset of 22 feet to the left. 6. Type the desired elevation for the fire hydrant in the Elevation edit field. 7. Select the Description Key that will be placed with the Point. 8. Type Fire Hydrant as the description for the Point. 9. Click on Apply to place the Point. The Point that is placed is shown in the figure below.
Figure 2-8 Place Fire Hydrant at 10+00
Place Multiple Points by Station/Offset

The Place Multiple Points by Station/Offset option allows you to place multiple Points offset from an alignment over a given rage of stations. Specify a station range and interval for the Points to follow along with an offset. You can specify the placement interval to use on even stations or at a distance from the beginning station and the offset can either be a constant offset or can follow an object you select from the CAD graphic. The command then uses this information to calculate the Point locations. In addition to the stations calculated, the Beginning Station and Ending Station locations have Points placed at the specified offset. 38
The Points are all placed with the Description Key, Description and Elevation specified. The exception to this would be if your Surveyors Companion - Entry Options - Point Placement is set to Inherit for Elevation and you have selected to follow a CAD object that is 3D. For more information on Point Placement Entry options, see See Entry Options - Point Placement Tab.
Figure 2-9 Place Multiple Points by Station/Offset Dialog Box Place Multiple Points by Station/Offset Dialog Box Definitions Option Beginning Station Function Enter the beginning station for the Points to be placed. The stationing is in reference to the alignment selected at the beginning of the command. By default, this displays the beginning station of the alignment. Enter the ending station for the Points to be placed. The stationing is in reference to the alignment selected at the beginning of the command. By default, this displays the ending station of the alignment. This displays the first Point ID to be placed by station and offset. The Point ID is incremented for each subsequent Point placed. If a Point ID already exists within the project, the next available Point ID will be used.
Ending Station
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Elevation
This is the elevation of the Points placed. When using the Follow CAD Object option, the Point can inherit the elevation of the selected CAD object. To inherit the elevation of the selected object, the Point Placement option for elevation needs to be set to Inherit. For more information about Point Placement settings, see See Entry Options - Point Placement Tab. This controls what symbol and annotation will appear on the Points when they are placed. The available Description Keys are read from the Description Key Set. The text entered in this edit field will be annotated as the description on the Points when placed. Select this interval option to place the Points on an even interval along the alignment. For example, if the Beginning Station is 10+23.54, ending station is 12+76.5 and the Placement Interval is set to 50, the stations that will get a Point placed at are 10+23.54, 10+50, 11+00, 11+50, 12+00, 12+50 and 12+76.5. Select this interval option to place the Points a specified distance along the alignment. For example, if the Beginning Station is 10+23.54, ending station is 12+76.5 and the Placement Interval is set to 50, the stations that will get a Point placed at are 10+23.54, 10+73.54, 11+23.54, 11+73.54, 12+23.54, 12+73.54 and 12+76.5. This is used to determine where Points are placed along the alignment. When the Interval Option is set to Even Stations, this value is the station interval. When the Interval Option is set to Distance from Beginning, this value is the distance interval. Select this option if you want the Points to be placed at a constant offset from the selected alignment. A positive value will be an offset to the right and a negative value will be an offset to the left. A value of zero will place the Points along the alignment. Select this option if you want the Points to be placed with a variable offset from the selected alignment. Points that are placed along this object can inherit the elevation of the object when the Point Placement options for elevation is set to inherit. For more information on Point Placement settings, see See Entry Options - Point Placement Tab.
Even Station
Distance from Beginning
Placement Interval
Constant Offset
Follow CAD Object
Offset
This is the constant offset the Points are placed from the alignment. This option is only available when the Offset Option is set to Constant Offset.
Zoom to Point
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The Zoom to Point command may be used when you want to zoom in on a specific Point in the CAD graphic. You can select a Point ID to center on the CAD display screen. The Point ID may be zoomed in on or out on by setting the size of window. You may keep this command on the screen to continuously zoom from one Point ID to another.
Figure 2-10 Zoom To Point Dialog Box Zoom To Point Dialog Box Definitions Option Point ID Size of Window Function Type the Point ID value to zoom to in the CAD graphic. Type the height of the screen in working units (i.e. feet or meters).
QuickSteps
To zoom to a Point, complete the following steps: 1. Select Zoom to Point from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 2. Type the Point ID to which you want to zoom in the Point ID edit field. 3. Type the size of the window for the viewing screen in the current working units (feet or meters). 4. Click on Apply to Zoom in on the Point.
Raise/Lower Points
KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTRAISELOWERPOINT The Raise/Lower Points command allows you to modify the elevation of Points in the project. You can modify the elevation of selected Points in the project by setting the absolute elevation or displacing the Points by a relative elevation. Enter a negative number to lower the Points or a positive 41
number to raise the Points when using the Relative option. The relative option is typically used if your Points are placed using an assumed elevation. The selected Points will automatically update their elevation attributes in the CAD graphic.
QuickSteps
To change the elevation of Points, complete the following steps: 1. Select Raise/Lower from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 2. Choose a selection method to select the Points. For more information on the available selection methods, see See Select Points Dialog Box. 3. Select the Points to raise/lower and click on Apply. Click on Next. 4. Select a relative or absolute elevation change. 5. Type the elevation value and click on Next. The Points that will be raised/lowered will be displayed. 6. Click on Apply to raise/lower the Points.
Place by Alignment & Profile

KEY-IN COMMAND: rcstacoord The Place by Alignment and Profile command allows you to generate the coordinate and elevation information from the selected alignment and profile. In addition to getting the coordinates at the specified interval along the centerline alignment, you are able to get the coordinates at key stations along circular, spiral, and vertical curves. You may add any station to the list control using the New Station button. The Offset, Northing, Easting, and Elevation values are calculated at the entered station. You may also modify and delete any stations in the list.
The station value displayed in the list control is measured along the centerline alignment. The offset value is calculated from the centerline alignment to the alignment selected in the drop list. Once this offset value is calculated, the Horizontal Offset specified in the Additional Constant Offsets dialog box is added to the calculated offset. The Offset value with the horizontal offset applied is used to calculate the Northing and Easting Coordinates. The Elevation value is calculated from the selected profile at the stations listed. Once this elevation is calculated, the Vertical Offset specified in the Additional Constant Offsets dialog box is added to the calculated elevation. The Elevation value with the vertical offset applied is displayed in the Elevation column. 42
The Station and Coordinate data can be printed or objects can be drawn for all of the coordinates listed. Once you have finished viewing the data for the selected Alignment and Profile, you can select the Clear List option, select a new Alignment or Profile, and click on the Calculate button. New Station and Coordinate values are calculated (including stations added manually) with the new settings specified. Use the Delete Station button to permanently remove user-added stations.
Option Alignment
Function Select the alignment desired to calculate the offset and coordinate values from the centerline alignment at each station. Once the offset is calculated, the additional horizontal constant offset is added and coordinates are calculated. Select the profile desired to calculate the elevation values at each station. Once the elevation is calculated, the additional vertical constant offset is added to the elevation. Specify the station interval to use along the centerline alignment. After you enter a value in the field, use the Calculate button to update the station/ coordinate listing. This option allows you to specify a horizontal and vertical offset to apply to the station and coordinate listing. The horizontal offset is added to the offsets listed at each station. The vertical offset is added to the elevations listed at each station. This option can be used to create a coordinate list at a constant offset from a back of curb for staking. 43
Profile
Station Interval Additional Constant Offsets
Include Curve Stations Include Vertical Curve Stations Label
When this toggle is on, the stations at the key points of the circular and spiral curves are included in the station/coordinate listing. When this toggle is on, the stations at the key points of the vertical curves are included in the station/coordinate listing.
Description text is placed at key stations automatically. This text includes BOP, EOP, PC, PI, PT, etc. This text can be modified by using the Modify Station command or added to a station value. This is the station value based on the centerline alignment. The station values are generated from the Station interval or any station values added using the New Station option. This is the perpendicular distance from the centerline alignment to the selected alignment measured at each listed station. Once the offset is calculated from the centerline, the additional horizontal offset is applied to the calculated offset. The offset with the additional horizontal constant offset applied is displayed in the Offset column. This is the Northing (Y) coordinate that corresponds to the station and offset in the list control for the selected alignment. This is the Easting (X) coordinate that corresponds to the station and offset in the list control for the selected alignment. This is the Elevation (Z) on the selected profile at the station specified. Once the elevation is calculated from the profile, the additional vertical offset is applied to the calculated elevation. The elevation with the additional vertical constant offset applied is displayed in the Elevation column. When you click on this icon, you are able to add a new station to the station/ coordinate listing. You can also specify a label for the entered station. The entered station is automatically sorted in the list of stations. The entered station values are stored for the sub-project. These stations will automatically display when the command is run subsequent times. To remove any of the stations, use the Delete Station command. This icon allows you to change the label or station value for the item highlighted. After the station is modified, the Offset, Northing, Easting, and Elevation will be updated. Click on this to remove the highlighted station from the station/coordinate listing. When you delete an interval station, the station is only removed for the current session of the command. When you delete a station that added to the list using the New Station command, the station will be removed from the list permanently.
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Offset
Northing
Easting
Elevation
New Station
Modify Station
Delete Station
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Print Station
Click on this icon to print the station and coordinates to an output device (printer or ASCII file). When you select this option, the station and coordinate listing is cleared so you can rebuild the list if desired. Use the Calculate button after changing information to display the station and coordinates. All stations at the interval specified are displayed as well as any stations entered using the New Station command. This allows you to place a 2- or 3-dimensional object in the CAD graphic that connects all of the station and coordinate points together. The object can then be used for staking purposes.
Clear List
Draw Objects
Draw Station/Coordinate Object

The coordinates listed in the Place by Alignment and Profile dialog box can be drawn in the CAD graphic. Civil 3D Points can be placed and/or an object can be drawn the entire length of the alignment or within a specified station range. The station/coordinate object is created as a three-dimensional object. An option of Place at Elevation Zero allows you to place the station/coordinate object at a zero elevation. Placing the station/coordinate object at a zero elevation allows you to apply custom linetypes and have them display in the CAD graphic correctly.
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Use Station Range
Toggle this option on if you want to specify a station range to create the station/coordinate object. When this is toggled on, you will need to specify a beginning and ending station. When this option is toggled off, the station/ coordinate object will be created for the entire length of the alignment provided all stations have coordinates values. Enter the beginning station for the station/coordinate object. The stationing is in reference to the alignment. This is only available if the Use Station Range option is toggled on. Enter the ending station for the station/coordinate object. The stationing is in reference to the alignment. This is only available if the Use Station Range option is toggled on. This option will place Civil 3D COGO Point objects at the coordinates and elevations calculated in the list. This option will place a polyline through the Civil 3D Points either using the correct elevations or using a zero elevation if Place at Elevation Zero is toggled on.
Beginning Station
Ending Station
Place Points
Place Polyline
Convert Eagle Point Nodes to Civil 3D Points

Key-in EGPTConvertNode This command will process the entire drawing and replace all Eagle Point Nodes with Civil 3d Points. It will attempt to match each Nodes Field Code with the appropriate Civil 3D Description Key.
Convert Eagle Point Field Code Library

Key-in EGPTConvertFCLib This command will create a Description Key set based on the Eagle Point Field Code attribute and library files. You must first start in Eagle Point and extract the field code library to a CSV file. Then choose the attribute library and the field code CSV file and corresponding label and point styles will be created for the description keys. To successfully convert your current Eagle Point Field Code Library follow the steps below: 1. Open Eagle Point and launch an existing project. 46
2. In the Eagle Point main menu go to System>Node (Field Code) Library.
3. Click on Manage Field Code Libraries button. 4. Highlight the appropriate field code library and Click Export. 5. Browse to a directory where you want to save the exported file and name the file with a .csv extension, Click Save. 6. Open Civil 3D and run the Convert Eagle Point Field Code Library command from the Points Panel of the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 7. Toggle on the Attribute File and browse to the proper location to find the epattrib.lib. (This file is located in the Eagle Point Desktop Software Support folder.) 8. Toggle on the Field Code File and browse to the file that you exported in step 5 and Click Import.
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In this chapter: Alignment Traverse.............................................................. 49 Boundary Traverse .............................................................. 70 Field Data Traverse ............................................................. 86 Command Line Traverse ................................................... 104 Layout Footprint................................................................. 108 Translate-Rotate-Scale.113 3D Object to Profile...114 Layout Linear Parking Lot.................................................. 115 Layout Curved Parking Lot ................................................ 121 Layout Area Parking Lot .................................................... 127 Parking Lot Island .............................................................. 133
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Alignment Traverse
KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTTRAVALIGN The Alignment Traverse command may be used to input the geometry and control points for a traversed or design alignment. Any combination of tangent, arc, transition and combining spiral segments may be placed along the alignment. Known station equations may also be applied before the traverse is entered. You may enter the traverse by any of the standard direction and distance methods available in Surveyors Companion. See See Direction Dialog Box or See Distance Dialog Box for more information. The alignment may be used to generate stakeout and station/offset reports within Surveyors Companion. There is an Undo option to back up in the traverse if you enter the wrong information. You may also record the information to a batch file as you enter it. The information may be edited to change Description Keys or descriptions, or to make corrections to the directions, angles and distances. The changes may be reprocessed into the project with the modifications applied. See See Batch Processing for more information. There are several different types of legs that can be added to the Alignment Traverse. The icons for the different leg types can be found on a series of Alignment Traverse dialog boxes and are shown in the following table. Alignment Traverse Icons Option Tangent leg Sideshot Icon Function See See Alignment Traverse Tangent Leg for more information. See See Alignment Traverse Sideshot for more information.
Curve leg Spiral In leg
See See Alignment Traverse Curve Leg for more information. See See Alignment Traverse Spiral Leg for more information.
Spiral Out leg Combining Spiral leg
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Undo
This allows you to back up a step in the traverse. The Undo command will remove the line, arc, spiral and/or Point that was placed on the most recently entered traverse leg. This option is not available when placing sideshots.
To start entering an alignment traverse, you will need to type the name of the alignment so the information can be stored with the alignment. The alignment name will be defined for the project to which it is being added and may be selected from a list of defined alignments when using other commands that utilize alignments.
Figure 3-1 Alignment Traverse Dialog Box Alignment Traverse Dialog Box Definitions Option Alignment Name Function Type the name of the alignment to be traversed. You must enter a name before continuing. The alignment will be added to the list of defined alignments for the project. This button displays all of the defined alignments within the project.
Defined Alignments Beginning Station Station Data
You may type the starting station for the alignment.
Click on this button to add a station equation to the alignment. For more information on station data, see See Station Data.
Example
This is an example of laying out a road centerline as an addition to a new subdivision. The initial starting location is established from control points already planned in the subdivision. 50
Verify that you are using the correct working units (feet or meters). This example was done using feet as the base unit. 1. Set the angular units to Degrees, Minutes, Seconds for the system. Set the Angular Category to Degrees, Minutes, Seconds. For more information, see General Settings. 2. Set the stationing format to +00. For more information, see General Settings. 3. Establish the Entry Options for Entry Options. Select Settings > Direction and Point placement. The Entry Options dialog box (See Entry Options Dialog Box - Defaults Tab) displays. For more information on entry options, see See Entry Options. 4. Click on the Defaults Tab and select Absolute for the Direction Type. 5. Toggle on the Start Procedural Commands With Settings Dialog Box option so at the start of the command, settings such as Batch Processing, Audit Trail and placement options may be established. For more information, see See Batch Processing and See Settings Dialog Box. 6. Click on the Point Placement tab and select Use Command Default from the Description drop list. Click on OK to save the changes. 7. Select Alignment Traverse from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 8. To record this information to a batch file, click on the Batch Processing button. See See Batch Processing for more information. 9. Click on the New button to add a batch file. 10. Type Main Alignment in the Description edit field and click on OK. 11. Toggle on the Batch Record option. Click on Close. 12. Click on Next after selecting all of the settings. 13. Type Main Alignment in the Alignment Name edit field. The name may be used to select the alignment while using other commands. 14. Type the beginning station of the alignment. In this example, the alignment is based on existing stationing. Type 200 in the edit field for a starting station value of 2+00. 15. Select the start point for the alignment. Type the following coordinates for the starting location of the alignment traverse: 51
Starting Location Coordinates Northing: 7993.2951 Easting: 14189.6359 You do not need to have Points in the project to use the Alignment Traverse command. Points or directions may be obtained by selecting points or objects from the CAD graphic. 16. Click on Next. You are now going to place a Point at the starting location. 17. Click on Next. 18. Click on the Tangent Leg icon in the lower left corner of the dialog box. Tangent leg is the default when starting the command.
Figure 3-2 Tangent to Station 4+00 19. Type the tangent direction of 90 in the edit field and press the Tab key. This is a North azimuth of 90 . For more information, see General Settings and see See Direction Dialog Box. 20. Enter a tangent distance of 200 in the Tangent edit field and click on Apply to place a line segment in the CAD graphic. For more information, see See Distance Dialog Box. 21. To place a Point at the endpoint of the tangent section, type 1001 in the Point ID edit field. 22. Type a Point description of P.C. and click on OK to place the Point. If you have incorrectly entered information into the project through the Alignment Traverse command, you may click on the Undo icon to remove the lines and Points placed. You may then re-enter the correct information.
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Figure 3-3 Curve to Station 6+00 23. The next section of the alignment is a curve section. Click on the Curve Leg icon in the lower left corner of the dialog box. 24. The current tangent direction is listed in the dialog box. To complete the curve information, a degree of curve value or a radius is needed along with one other curve parameter to complete the curve. In this example, the curve segment has a radius of 250 feet and the next PT station is 6+00. Press the Tab key or click in the Radius edit field and type 250. 25. Set the curve direction to be clockwise. 26. Press the Tab key to the Station at PT edit field and type 600. Tab through to the next edit field to update all of the edit fields. Click on Apply to place the curve segment. The Place Curve Points dialog box will display. 27. Mark each of the check boxes by the Points that you want to place in the project. In this example, mark only the Point of Tangency (PT). Enter the Point ID of 1002 in the Point ID edit field. Click on Apply to accept the Points. See See Place Curve Points Dialog Box for more information.
Figure 3-4 Tangent to 6+50 28. The next section of the alignment is a tangent leg. Click on the Tangent Leg icon in the lower left corner of the dialog box. 29. The tangent distance is 50 feet, or station 6+50. Type 50 in the Tangent Distance edit field. The station value will automatically update to station 6+50. 30. Click on Apply to place the tangent leg in the CAD graphic. 31. Enter the Point ID of 1003 and a description of PC. Click on OK to place the Point at the start of another curve. 53
Figure 3-5 Curve to Station 8+50 32. The next leg of the alignment is a curve section. Click on the Curve Leg icon in the lower left corner of the dialog box. 33. The current tangent direction is listed in the dialog box. The curve segment has a radius of 250 feet and the next PT station is 8+50. Press the Tab key or click in the Radius edit field and type 250. 34. Set the curve direction to counterclockwise. 35. Press the Tab key to go to the Station at PT edit field and type 850. 36. Click on Apply to place the curve leg in the CAD graphic. 37. Mark only the Point of Tangency (PT). Enter the Point ID of 1004 in the Point ID edit field. Click on Apply to place the PT Point.
Figure 3-6 Tangent to Station 10+00 38. The last leg is a tangent section. Click on the Tangent Leg icon in the lower left corner of the dialog box. 39. The current tangent direction is listed in the dialog box. Press the Tab key through to the Tangent Distance edit field. 40. The tangent distance is 150 feet, or station 10+00. Type 150 in the Tangent Distance edit field. The station value will automatically update to station 10+00. 41. Click on Apply to place the tangent leg in the CAD graphic. 42. Place the end of the project Point. Type a Point ID of 1005. Click on the Point Description edit field and type E.O.P. Click on OK to place the EOP Point. 43. Click on Close to end the Alignment Traverse command. 54
Summary of Alignment Traverse Example

B.O.P. Station 2+00 Northing 7993.2951 Easting 14189.6359 Description B.O.P.
Tangent Leg
Station 4+00
Point ID 1001
Tan. Direction NA 90 00'00"
Distance 200
Elevation 0.00
Description P.C.
Curve Leg
PT Station 6+00
Point ID 1002
Radius 250
Arc Length 200
Direction Clockwise
Description P.T.
Tangent Leg
Station 6+50
Point ID 1003
Tan. Direction 135 00'00"
Distance 50
Elevation 0.00
Description P.C.
Curve Leg
PT Station 8+50
Point ID 1004
Radius 250
Arc Length 200
Direction C- Clockwise
Description P.T.
Tangent Leg
Station 10+00
Point ID 1005
Tan. Direction NA 90 00'00"
Distance 150
Elevation 0.00
Description E.O.P.
Station Data
The Station Data command allows you to enter station equations for the alignment. You can add, insert, modify and delete station equations for the alignment.
Figure 3-7 Station Data Dialog Box 55
Station Data Dialog Box Definitions Option Beginning Station Icon Function This displays the BOP (beginning of project) station for the alignment. This is displayed for informational purposes when you are entering station equations for the alignment. This is the back station for the station equation. This is the true station value for the location of the station equation. This is the ahead station for the station equation. This is the new station value that will be assigned to the location of the station equation. This icon allows you to enter a new station equation for the alignment. You are able to define the station back and station ahead values for the alignment. This will add the station equation to the end of the list. This icon allows you to insert a station equation above the station equation that is highlighted. You are able to define the station back and station ahead values for the alignment. This icon allows you to change the station back or station ahead value for the station equation that is highlighted. This icon allows you to remove the highlighted station equation from the list.
Station Back
Station Ahead
New Station Equation
Insert Station Equation
Modify Station Equation Delete Station Equation
Alignment Traverse Tangent Leg

You may type the tangent direction, graphically select a line segment or click on the Direction Options button to determine the tangent direction from any of the standard Surveyors Companion direction methods. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. You may also type the tangent distance, graphically select a line segment, type the station to the next point or click on the Distance Options button to determine the horizontal distance from any of the standard Surveyors Companion distance methods. For more information, see See Distance Dialog Box. If you make an error in placing a traverse leg, you can click on the Undo icon to back up a step in the traverse, and re-enter the traverse leg without needing to exit the command.
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Figure 3-8 Alignment Traverse Tangent Leg Dialog Box Alignment Traverse Tangent Leg Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function Depending upon what edit field your cursor was last in, you may click on the PIC icon and graphically select a line segment near the beginning to set a direction or a distance, or you may graphically select an arc segment to report an arc length. See See Direction Dialog Box or See Distance Dialog Box for more information. Tangent Direction Type the tangent direction, graphically select a line segment or press the Direction Options button to determine the tangent direction from any of the standard Surveyors Companion methods. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. You may type the direction using the standard prefixes available. For example, *142.23 for a North East bearing of 42 degrees and 23 minutes, or NA174 for a North Azimuth of 174 degrees. See General Settings for more information. Direction Options Tangent Distance This displays the Surveyors Companion Direction Options dialog box. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. Type the horizontal distance, graphically select a line segment or press the distance Options button to determine the horizontal distance from any of the standard Surveyors Companion distance methods. This will update the station value to the next point. See See Distance Dialog Box for more information. Station of Next Point Type the station value for the next station in the edit field. This will update the tangent distance edit field with the appropriate information.
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Distance Options
This displays the Surveyors Companion Distance Options dialog box. See See Distance Dialog Box for more information.
Tangent Leg
Click on this icon to place a tangent leg. By default, this icon is already depressed in this dialog box. Click on this icon to place a sideshot. See See Alignment Traverse Sideshot
Sideshot
Curve Leg
Click on this icon to place a curve leg. See See Alignment Traverse Curve Leg.
Spiral In Leg
Click on this icon to place a transition spiral leg into a curve leg. See See Alignment Traverse Spiral Leg.
Spiral Out Leg
Click on this icon to place a transition spiral leg out of a curve leg. See See Alignment Traverse Spiral Leg.
Combining Spiral Leg Undo
Click on this icon to place a combining spiral between two curve legs. See See Alignment Traverse Combining Spiral Leg. After entering a leg of the traverse, you may click on the Undo icon to back up a step in the traverse. Undo will remove the line, arc, spiral and/or Point that was placed on the previously entered traverse leg.
For an example of how to create an alignment traverse, see the example for Alignment Traverse on See Example.
Alignment Traverse Sideshot

You may type the sideshot direction, graphically select a line segment or click on the Direction Options button to determine the sideshot direction from any of the standard Surveyors Companion direction methods. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. You may also type the sideshot distance, graphically select a line segment or click on the Distance Options button to determine the horizontal distance from any of the standard Surveyors Companion distance methods. See See Distance Dialog Box for more information. You may decide whether or not to draw lines to the entered sideshots by checking the Draw Line option. 58
Figure 3-9 Alignment Traverse Sideshot Dialog Box Alignment Traverse Sideshot Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function Depending upon what edit field your cursor was last in, you may click on the PIC button and graphically select a line segment near the beginning to get a direction or a distance, or you may graphically select an arc segment to report an arc length. See See Direction Dialog Box or See Distance Dialog Box for more information. Sideshot Direction Type the sideshot direction, graphically select a line segment or press the Direction Options button to determine the tangent direction from any of the standard Surveyors Companion direction methods. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. You may type the direction using the standard prefixes available. For example, *14.23 for a North East bearing of 42 degrees and 23 minutes, or NA174 for a North Azimuth of 174 degrees. See General Settings for more information. Direction Options Sideshot Distance This displays the Surveyors Companion Direction Options dialog box. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. Type the horizontal distance, graphically select a line segment or press the Distance Options button to determine the horizontal distance from any of the standard Surveyors Companion distance methods. See See Distance Dialog Box for more information. Distance Options This displays the Surveyors Companion Distance Options dialog box. See See Distance Dialog Box for more information. Draw Line Check this box If you want to draw lines to the recorded sideshots. 59
Tangent Leg
Click on this icon to place a tangent leg. See See Alignment Traverse Tangent Leg.
Sideshot
Click on this icon to place a sideshot. By default, it is already depressed in this dialog box. Click on this icon to place a curve leg. See See Alignment Traverse Curve Legbelow.
Curve Leg
Spiral In Leg
Spiral Out Leg
Alignment Traverse Curve Leg

You may modify the tangent, radial or the chord direction coming into the curve. This may be determined by using any of the standard Surveyors Companion methods for direction by selecting the Direction Options button. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. Solve for the rest of the curve using the radius or the degree of curve using either the chord or radial definitions, a curve direction (clockwise or counterclockwise), and either the delta angle, tangent length, length of curve, length of chord, station at PT, station at PI, external or middle ordinate. All of the remaining edit fields will update with the computed data when you tab through the fields. If you make an error in placing a traverse leg, you can click on the Undo icon to back up a step in the traverse and reenter the traverse leg without needing to exit the command. To enter curve data into the Alignment Traverse dialog box (below), you need to enter three portions of information.
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Figure 3-10 Alignment Traverse Curve Leg Dialog Box Alignment Traverse Curve Leg Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function Depending upon what edit field your cursor was last in, you may click on the PIC button and graphically select a line segment near the beginning to get a direction or a distance, or you may graphically select an arc segment to report an arc length. See See Direction Dialog Box or See Distance Dialog Box for more information.
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Direction of Curve
This will display the current direction of the alignment. You may establish a different direction by first selecting how the direction is calculated. You may enter the tangent, radial or the chord direction of the curve. The curve direction options are shown in the figure below.
The direction may be determined using any of the standard Surveyors Companion methods for direction by selecting the Direction Options button. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. Direction Options This displays the Surveyors Companion Direction Options dialog box. For more information, see See Direction Dialog Box. Degree of Curve (Arc) This allows you to enter the degree of curvature for the curve based on an arc definition. The degree of curve (arc), degree of curve (chord) or radius must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves. Degree of Curve (Chord) This allows you to enter the degree of curvature for the curve based on a chord definition. The degree of curve (arc), degree of curve (chord) or radius must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves. Radius This allows you to enter the radius for the curve. The degree of curve (arc), degree of curve (chord) or radius must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves. Clockwise/ Counterclockwise Delta Angle This determines the direction of the curve. Click on the icon or word to change the direction of the curve. This allows you to enter the delta angle for the curve. The delta angle, tangent length, length of curve, station at PT, station at PI, length of chord, external or middle ordinate must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves. 62
Tangent Length
This allows you to enter the tangent length for the curve. The delta angle, tangent length, length of curve, station at PT, station at PI, length of chord, external or middle ordinate must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves.
Length of Curve
This allows you to enter the length of curve for the curve. The delta angle, tangent length, length of curve, station at PT, station at PI, length of chord, external or middle ordinate must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves.
Station at PT
This allows you to enter the station value at the PT (point of tangency). The delta angle, tangent length, length of curve, station at PT, station at PI, length of chord, external or middle ordinate must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves.
Station at PI
This allows you to enter the station value at the PI (point of intersection). The delta angle, tangent length, length of curve, station at PT, station at PI, length of chord, external or middle ordinate must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves.
Length of Chord
This allows you to enter the chord length of the curve. The delta angle, tangent length, length of curve, station at PT, station at PI, length of chord, external or middle ordinate must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves.
External
This allows you to enter the external length of the curve. The delta angle, tangent length, length of curve, station at PT, station at PI, length of chord, external or middle ordinate must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves.
Middle Ordinate
This allows you to enter the middle ordinate length of the curve. The delta angle, tangent length, length of curve, station at PT, station at PI, length of chord, external or middle ordinate must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves.
Tangent Leg
Click on this icon to place a tangent leg. See See Alignment Traverse Tangent Leg. 63
Sideshot
Click on this icon to place a sideshot. See See Alignment Traverse Sideshot.
Curve Leg
Click on this icon to place a curve leg. By default, this icon is depressed in this dialog box. Click on this icon to place a transition spiral leg into a curve leg. See See Alignment Traverse Spiral Leg.
Spiral In Leg
Spiral Out Leg
Alignment Traverse Spiral Leg

You may modify the tangent direction coming into the spiral. This may be determined by using any of the standard Surveyors Companion methods for direction by selecting the Direction Options button. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. Solve for the rest of the spiral using the radius or the degree of curve using either the chord or radial definitions, a curve direction (clockwise or counterclockwise), and either the length of spiral or the spiral to curve (or the curve to spiral) station. If you make an error in placing a traverse leg, you can click on the Undo icon to back up a step in the traverse and re-enter the traverse leg without needing to exit the command. To enter spiral data into the Alignment Traverse dialog box (below), you need to enter three portions of information.
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Figure 3-11 Alignment Traverse Spiral Leg Dialog Box Alignment Traverse Spiral Leg Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function Depending upon what edit field your cursor was last in, you may click on the PIC button and graphically select a line segment near the beginning to get a direction or a distance or you may graphically select an arc segment to report an arc length. See See Direction Dialog Box or See Distance Dialog Box for more information. Tangent Direction This will display the current direction of the alignment. You may establish a different direction by first selecting how the direction is calculated. The direction may be changed by using any of the standard Surveyors Companion methods for direction by selecting the Direction Options button. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. Direction Options This displays the Surveyors Companion Direction Options dialog box. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. Degree of Curve (Arc) This allows you to enter the degree of curve based on the arc definition for the spiral. The degree of curve (arc), degree of curve (chord) or radius must be entered for the spiral. This allows you to enter the degree of curve based on the chord definition for the spiral. The degree of curve (arc), degree of curve (chord) or radius must be entered for the spiral. 65
Degree of Curve (Chord)
Radius
This allows you to enter the radius for the spiral. The degree of curve (arc), degree of curve (chord) or radius must be entered for the spiral. This determines the direction of the spiral. Click on the icon or word to change the direction of the spiral. Type the horizontal length of the spiral. This will update the spiral station value to the next point. Type the station value for the endpoint of the spiral. This will be for a spiral to curve (SC station) or a spiral to tangent (ST station). This will update the length of spiral value. This will show the calculated spiral parameters including the spiral angle, X, Y, P, K, long tangent and short tangent values. For more information on spiral parameters, see See Spirals.
Clockwise/ Counterclockwise Length of Spiral
Spiral Curve Station/Spiral to Tangent Station Spiral Information
Tangent Leg
Click on this icon to place a tangent leg. See See Alignment Traverse Tangent Leg.
Sideshot
Curve Leg
Spiral In Leg
Click on this icon to place a transition spiral leg into a curve leg. By default, this icon or the Spiral Out Leg icon will be depressed in this dialog box. Click on this icon to place a transition spiral leg out of a curve leg. By default, this icon or the Spiral In Leg icon will be depressed in this dialog box. Click on this icon to place a combining spiral between two curve legs. See Alignment Traverse Combining Spiral Leg, below. After entering a leg of the traverse, you may click on the Undo icon to back up a step in the traverse. Undo will remove the line, arc, spiral and/or Point that was placed on the previously entered traverse leg.
Spiral Out Leg
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Alignment Traverse Combining Spiral Leg

You may modify the tangent direction coming into the spiral. This may be determined by using any of the standard Surveyors Companion methods for direction by selecting the Direction Options button. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. Solve for the rest of the spiral using the radius or the degree of curve using either the chord or radial definitions of both curves that are being combined, a curve direction coming out of the first curve (clockwise or counterclockwise), and either the length of spiral or the spiral to curve station. If you make an error in placing a traverse leg, you can click on the Undo icon to back up a step in the traverse and reenter the traverse leg without needing to exit the command. To enter combining spiral data into the Alignment Traverse dialog box (below), you need to enter four portions of information.
Figure 3-12 Alignment Traverse Combining Spiral Leg Dialog Box
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Alignment Traverse Combining Spiral Leg Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function Depending upon what edit field your cursor was last in, you may click on the PIC button and graphically select a line segment near the beginning to get a direction or a distance or you may graphically select an arc segment to report an arc length. See See Direction Dialog Box or See Distance Dialog Box for more information. Tangent Direction This will display the current direction of the alignment. You may establish a different direction by first selecting how the direction is calculated. The direction may be changed by using any of the standard Surveyors Companion methods for direction by selecting the Direction Options button. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. Direction Options This displays the Surveyors Companion Direction Options dialog box. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. Starting Curve Data This is the curve information for the start of the combining spiral. The information that is displayed is the degree of curve (arc), degree of curve (chord) and radius. Degree of Curve (Arc): This allows you to enter the starting degree of curve based on the arc definition for the combining spiral. The degree of curve (arc), degree of curve (chord) or radius must be entered for the combining spiral. Degree of Curve (Chord): This allows you to enter the starting degree of curve based on the chord definition for the combining spiral. The degree of curve (arc), degree of curve (chord) or radius must be entered for the combining spiral. Radius: This allows you to enter the starting radius for the combining spiral. The degree of curve (arc), degree of curve (chord) or radius must be entered for the combining spiral.
Clockwise/ Counterclockwise
This determines the direction of the curve. Click on the icon toggle or word to change the direction of the curve.
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Ending Curve Data
This is the curve information for the end of the combining spiral. The information that is displayed is the degree of curve (arc), degree of curve (chord) and radius. Degree of Curve (Arc): This allows you to enter the ending degree of curve based on the arc definition for the combining spiral. The degree of curve (arc), degree of curve (chord) or radius must be entered for the combining spiral. Degree of Curve (Chord): This allows you to enter the ending degree of curve based on the chord definition for the combining spiral. The degree of curve (arc), degree of curve (chord) or radius must be entered for the combining spiral. Radius: This allows you to enter the ending radius for the combining spiral. The degree of curve (arc), degree of curve (chord) or radius must be entered for the combining spiral.
Length of Spiral
Type the horizontal length of the combining spiral. This will update the spiral station value to the next point. Type the station value for the endpoint of the combining spiral. This will be for the spiral to curve (SC) station. The value entered will update the length of the spiral. Click on this icon to place a tangent leg. See See Alignment Traverse Tangent Leg.
Spiral to Curve Station
Tangent Leg
Sideshot
Curve Leg
Spiral In Leg
Spiral Out Leg
Click on this icon to place a combining spiral between two curve legs. This icon is depressed by default. After entering a leg of the traverse, you may click on the Undo icon to back up a step in the traverse. Undo will remove the line, arc, spiral and/or Point that was placed on the previously entered traverse leg. 69
Boundary Traverse
KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTTRAVBOUND The Boundary Traverse command may be used to input boundary survey information from field notes, legal descriptions, record maps or other sources. This survey information may include traverse legs comprised of tangent and non-tangent arc sections that are typical of most residential parcels. You may also display a report with the closure data for the traverse. The information displayed in the report includes the total area, perimeter, closing course direction and length, departure in the X and Y directions and the error of closure ratio. You may enter traverses using any of the standard direction and distance methods available in Surveyors Companion. See See Direction Dialog Box or See Distance Dialog Box for more information. There is an Undo option allowing you to back up in the traverse if you enter the wrong information. You may also record the information to a batch file that records the information as you have entered it. The information may be edited to change Description Keys, or descriptions or to make corrections to the directions, angles and distances. The changes may be reprocessed into the project with the modifications applied. See See Batch Processing for more information. The batch file may also be added as a Surveyors Companion Batch File in Survey Adjustment for processing angle balances, closing the traverse and printing out reports. When you have finished entering the traverse, click on the Display Closure Data button to display a statictext dialog box that will report the closure data for the traverse.
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Figure 3-13 Boundary Traverse Closure Data Dialog Box Boundary Traverse Closure Data Dialog Box Definitions Option Closed Area Function This is the calculated area of the boundary traverse. If the area created is not geometrically closed, Surveyors Companion will automatically calculate an area defined by the boundary traverse by closing the region. This is displayed in both square feet and acres in an English project or square meters and hectares in a Metric project. This is the total horizontal length of the closed boundary traverse.
Closed Perimeter Total Length
This is the total horizontal length entered for the boundary traverse. This does not include the length of the segment to close the boundary traverse. This is the direction calculated from the last leg of the boundary traverse to the initial occupied point. This is the length of the horizontal line segment that would join the last leg of the boundary traverse to the initial occupied point. This is the total change in the X (Easting) direction from the beginning point to the ending point. This is the total change in the Y (Northing) direction from the beginning point to the ending point. This is the ratio of the Closing Distance to the Total Length of the traverse.
Closing Direction Closing Distance Departure in X (Easting) Departure in Y (Northing) Error of Closure
You may add a tangent leg or a curve leg or undo a segment of a traverse by clicking the following icons on the Boundary Traverse dialog boxes. Boundary Traverse Icons Option Tangent Leg Icon Function See See Boundary Traverse Tangent Leg for more information.
Curve Leg
See See Boundary Traverse Curve Leg for more information.
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Display Boundary Closure Data
This will display the closed area, closed perimeter, total length, closing course direction and distance, departure in the X and Y directions and the error of closure ratio. This allows you to back up a step in the traverse. The Undo command will remove the line, arc and/or Point that was placed on the most recently entered traverse leg.
Undo
Example
This is an example that demonstrates how information from a record plat map may be entered into the Boundary Traverse command. This traverse contains azimuth and distance information for an existing parcel in a subdivision. The initial starting location is a known coordinate value and the remainder of the information will be entered from that location. Upon completion, the entered traverse information may be taken into Survey Adjustment to process an angle balance or apply necessary corrections to the traverse. Verify that you are using the correct working units (feet or meters).
This example will use meters as the working unit. 1. Set the Angular units to Degrees, Minutes, Seconds for the system. For more information, see General Settings. 2. Set the horizontal direction to be North Azimuth for the system. For more information, see General Settings. 3. Establish the entry options for Entry Options.direction and Point placement. From Surveyors Companion, Select Settings The Entry Options dialog box (See Entry Options Dialog Box - Defaults Tab) displays. For more information, see See Entry Options. 4. Click on the Defaults tab and select Absolute for the direction type. 5. Toggle on the Start Procedural Commands With Settings Dialog Box option so at the start of the command, settings such as Batch Processing, Audit Trail and placement options may be established. See See Batch Processing for more information and See Settings Dialog Box. 6. Click on the Point Placement tab and type 400 in the Use Next Point ID edit field. 7. Click on the Description Key drop list and select 65 CIR or an appropriate Description Key to represent a property or boundary corner. 8. Select Use Command Default from the Description drop list. 72
9. Type Parcel Corner in the Use Command Default Description edit field. Click on OK to save your changes. 10. Select Boundary Traverse from the Survey menu. 11. Enter the settings for the command. To record this information to a batch file, click on the Batch Processing button. See See Batch Processing for more information. 12. Click on New to add a batch file. 13. Type Control Survey in the Description edit field and click on OK. 14. Toggle the Batch Record option on. Click on Close. 15. Click on Next after selecting all of the settings. 16. Select the start point for the traverse. Type the following coordinates for the starting location for the boundary traverse: Starting Location Coordinates Northing: 7836.723 Easting: 15320.976 You do not need to have Points in the project to use the Boundary Traverse command. Points or directions may be obtained by selecting points or objects from the CAD graphic. 17. Since you are placing a Point that did not exist in the project, you will also need to enter/accept information for the elevation, Description Key and description of the Point. Type the following additional Point information: Starting Point Details Point ID: 400 Elevation: 0.0 Description Key: 65 Description: Parcel Corner 18. Click on Apply to place the Point. Click on Next. 19. To place the first course of the boundary traverse, click on the Tangent icon in the lower left corner of the dialog box. The Tangent option is the starting default of the command.
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Figure 3-14 Start of Boundary Traverse 20. Type 0.0 in the Tangent Direction edit field and press the Tab key twice. This makes the first course of the traverse a North azimuth of 0 00'00". For more information, see General Settings, and See Direction Dialog Box of this manual. If you are entering information based on a backsight direction, click on the Direction Options button and select the appropriate option. 21. Type a horizontal distance of 167 for the first course in the Tangent Distance edit field and click on Apply to place a line segment in the CAD graphic. This will place the first course of the traverse 167 m in a direction of North azimuth 0 00'00". For more information, see See Distance Dialog Box. 22. The Place Point dialog box displays. To place a Point at this location, type 401 for the Point ID, select the 65 CIR Description Key from the drop list of Description Keys, type Parcel Corner for the description and click on OK. If you have incorrectly entered information into the project through the Boundary Traverse command, you may click on the Undo icon to remove the lines and Points placed. You may then re-enter the correct information.
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Figure 3-15 Continue Traverse 23. The next course is a North Azimuth of 90 00'00" . Type 90.0 in the Tangent Direction edit field and press the Tab key twice. 24. The distance to the next point is 112.00. Type 112.0 in the Tangent Distance edit field and click on Apply. 25. Type 402 for the Point ID and click on OK. 26. Continuing along the traverse, the next course is a North Azimuth of 12004'07". Type 120.0407 in the Tangent Direction edit field and press the Tab key twice. 27. The distance to the next point is 43.91. Type 43.91 in the Tangent Distance edit field and click on Apply. 28. Type 403 for the Point ID and click on OK.
Figure 3-16 Back Side of Traverse 75
29. Heading down the backside of the boundary, the next course is a North Azimuth of 18721'40". Type 187.2140 in the Tangent Direction edit field and press the Tab key twice. 30. The distance to the next point is 210.74. Type 210.74 in the Tangent Distance edit field and click on Apply. 31. Type 404 for the Point ID and click on OK. 32. The next course of the boundary is a curve section. Click on the Curve Leg icon in the lower portion of the dialog box.
Figure 3-17 First Curve on Traverse 33. For this curve segment, the known curve components are chord direction, radius, curve direction and delta (or internal) angle. First, change the direction drop list option from Tangent Direction to Chord Direction. 34. The chord direction of this curve is a North Azimuth of 29858'04". Type 298.5804 in the Chord Direction edit field and press the Tab key. 35. Continue to press the Tab key until you are in the Radius edit field. Type 64.0078 and press the Tab key. 36. Set the curve direction to clockwise. 37. Press the Tab key into the Delta Angle edit field and type 60. Tab to the next edit field to update all of the curve information. Click on Apply to place the curve. The Place Curve Points dialog box displays. See See Place Curve Points Dialog Box for more information. 38. Turn the Radius Point (RP) and the Point of Tangency (PT) on. Type 406 for the Point ID for the RP and 405 for the PT.
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39. Click on the Curve Point Options button to display the Curve Point Options dialog box. Type Parcel Corner for the description of the PT Point. You may also modify the elevation and Description Key of each Point placed. Click on OK to change the description of the PT Point. Click on OK to place the Points. See See Place Curve Points Dialog Box for more information.
Figure 3-18 Final Leg of Traverse 40. The final segment of the boundary traverse is another curve segment placed in a counterclockwise direction. For this curve segment, the same curve components are known from the previous curve. Select Chord Direction from the direction drop list. 41. The chord direction is a North Azimuth of 2961 3'19". Type 296.1319 in the Chord Direction edit field and press the Tab key. 42. Continue to press the Tab key until you are in the Radius edit field. Type 74.686 and press the Tab key. 43. Change the curve direction to counterclockwise. 44. Press the Tab key into the Delta Angle edit field and type 60. Tab to the next edit field to update all of the curve information. Click on Apply to place the curve. The Place Curve Points dialog box will display. 45. Turn the Radius Point (RP) on. Click on Apply to place the radius point Point. 46. Click on the Display Boundary Closure Data button to display the closure error of the traverse. 47. Click on Close when you are finished with the traverse.
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This completes the traverse. You may want to take the batch file created into Survey Adjustment to balance the angles, process an adjustment or generate a report on the traverse information. See Survey Adjustment for more information. Summary of Boundary Traverse Example
Start Point Northing 7836.723 Direction NA 0 00'00" Direction NA 90 00'00" Direction NA 120 04'07" Direction NA 187 21'40" Chord Direction NA 298 58'04" Radius 64.0078 Easting 15320.976 Distance 167.00 Distance 112.00 Distance 43.91 Distance 210.74 Delta Angle 60 Point ID 400 Point ID 401 Point ID 402 Point ID 403 Point ID 404 Point ID 406 Point ID 405 Chord Direction NA 296 13'19" Radius 74.686 Delta Angle 60 Point ID 407 Description Parcel Corner Description Parcel Corner Description Parcel Corner Description Parcel Corner Description Parcel Corner Description RP Description Parcel Corner Description RP
Resultant Calculated Coordinates

These coordinate values may be determined by selecting Points from the Report menu. See See Report Points for more information. Point ID
400 401 402 403 404 405 406
Northing
7836.7230 8003.7230 8003.7230 7981.7225 7772.7193 7803.7194 7836.7167
Easting
15320.9760 15320.9760 15432.9760 15470.9769 15443.9763 15387.9764 15442.8232
Description
Parcel Corner Parcel Corner Parcel Corner Parcel Corner Parcel Corner Parcel Corner RP
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407
7762.1957
15325.8976
RP
Boundary Traverse Tangent Leg

You may type the tangent direction, graphically select a line segment or click on the Direction Options button to determine the tangent direction from any of the standard Surveyors Companion direction methods. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. You may also type the tangent distance, graphically select a line segment or click on the Distance Options button to determine the horizontal distance from any of the standard Surveyors Companion distance methods. See See Distance Dialog Box for more information. If you make an error in placing a traverse leg, you can click on the Undo icon to back up a step in the traverse and reenter the traverse leg without needing to exit the command.
Figure 3-19 Boundary Traverse Tangent Leg Dialog Box Boundary Traverse Tangent Leg Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function Depending upon what edit field your cursor was last in, you may click on the PIC button and graphically select a line segment near the beginning to get a direction or a distance or you may graphically select an arc segment to report an arc length. See See Direction Dialog Box or See Distance Dialog Box for more information.
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Tangent Direction
Type the tangent direction, graphically select a line segment or click on the Direction Options button to determine the tangent direction from any of the standard Surveyors Companion direction methods. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. You may type the direction using the standard prefixes available. For example, *142.23 for a North East bearing of 42 degrees and 23 minutes, or NA174 for a North Azimuth of 174 degrees. See General Settings for more information.
Direction Options Tangent Distance
This displays the Surveyors Companion Direction Options dialog box. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. Type the horizontal distance, graphically select a line segment or click on the Distance Options button to determine the horizontal distance from any of the standard Surveyors Companion distance methods. See See Distance Dialog Box for more information.
Distance Options Tangent Leg
This displays the Surveyors Companion Distance Options dialog box. See See Distance Dialog Box for more information. Click on this icon to place a tangent leg. By default, this icon is already depressed in this dialog box. Click on this icon to place a curve leg. For more information, see See Boundary Traverse Curve Leg.
Curve Leg
Clicking on this icon displays the closed area, closed perimeter, total length, closing course direction and distance, departure in the X and Y directions, and the error of closure ratio. For more information, see See Boundary Traverse.
Undo
After entering a leg of the traverse, you may click on the Undo icon to back up a step in the traverse. Undo will remove the line, arc and/or Point that was placed on the previously entered traverse leg.
For an example of how to create a boundary traverse, see the example for Boundary Traverse on See Example.
QuickSteps
To place a tangent leg in the Boundary Traverse command, complete the following steps: 80
1. Select Boundary Traverse from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 2. If the Settings dialog box displays, choose whether to print an audit trail or record the traverse information to a batch file. Click on Next. See See Settings Dialog Box for more information on the Settings dialog box and when it displays. 3. Select a starting point for the traverse by typing a Point ID or by tabbing into the Northing edit field, clicking on the PIC button and selecting a point in CAD. Click on Next. 4. If you are placing a new Point, click on Apply. Click on Next if you are not placing a new Point. 5. Click on the Tangent Leg icon for the boundary leg. This is the default when starting the command. 6. Enter the direction or select the Direction Options button to specify a new course direction. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. 7. Enter the horizontal distance or select the Distance Options button to enter a distance. See See Distance Dialog Box for more information. 8. Click on Apply to place the line. 9. If you want to place a Traverse Point, click on OK. 10. Repeat the steps until finished. 11. Click on the Display Boundary Closure Data icon to view the closure report. When finished, click on Close. 12. Click on Close to end the command.
Boundary Traverse Curve Leg

You may enter the tangent, radial or the chord direction coming into the curve. This may be determined by using any of the standard Surveyors Companion methods for direction by selecting the Direction Options button. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. Solve for the rest of a curve using the radius or the degree of curve using either the chord or radial definitions, a curve direction (clockwise or counterclockwise) and either the delta angle, tangent length, length of curve, length of chord, external or middle ordinate.
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All of the remaining edit fields will update with the computed data when you tab through the fields. If you make an error in placing a traverse leg, you can click on the Undo icon to back up a step in the traverse and reenter the traverse leg without needing to exit the command. To enter curve data into the Boundary Traverse dialog box (below), you need to enter three portions of information.
Figure 3-20 Boundary Traverse Curve Leg Dialog Box Boundary Traverse Curve Leg Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function Depending upon what edit field your cursor was last in, you may click on the PIC button and graphically select a line segment near the beginning to get a direction or a distance or you may graphically select an arc segment to report an arc length. See See Direction Dialog Box or See Distance Dialog Box for more information.
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Direction of Curve
This will display the current direction of the traverse. You may establish a different direction by first selecting how the direction is calculated. You may enter the tangent, radial or the chord direction of the curve. See See Curve Direction Options Diagram for a diagram of the curve direction options. The direction may be determined using any of the standard Surveyors Companion methods for direction by selecting the Direction Options button. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information.
Direction Options
This displays the Surveyors Companion Direction Options dialog box. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information.
Degree of Curve (Arc)
This allows you to enter the degree of curvature for the curve based on an arc definition. The degree of curve (arc), degree of curve (chord) or radius must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves.
Degree of Curve (Chord)
This allows you to enter the degree of curvature for the curve based on a chord definition. The degree of curve (arc), degree of curve (chord) or radius must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves.
Radius
This allows you to enter the radius for the curve. The degree of curve (arc), degree of curve (chord) or radius must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves.
Clockwise/ Counterclockwise Delta Angle
This determines the direction of the curve. Click on the icon or word to change the direction of the curve. This allows you to enter the delta angle for the curve. The delta angle, tangent length, length of curve, length of chord, external or middle ordinate must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves.
Tangent Length
This allows you to enter the tangent length for the curve. The delta angle, tangent length, length of curve, length of chord, external or middle ordinate must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves.
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Length of Curve
This allows you to enter the length of curve for the curve. The delta angle, tangent length, length of curve, length of chord, external or middle ordinate must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves.
Length of Chord
This allows you to enter the chord length of the curve. The delta angle, tangent length, length of curve, length of chord, external or middle ordinate must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves.
External
This allows you to enter the external length of the curve. The delta angle, tangent length, length of curve, length of chord, external or middle ordinate must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves.
Middle Ordinate
This allows you to enter the middle ordinate length of the curve. The delta angle, tangent length, length of curve, length of chord, external or middle ordinate must be entered for the curve. For curve parameter definitions, see See Curves.
Tangent Leg
Click on this icon to place a tangent leg. For more information, see See Boundary Traverse Tangent Leg.
Curve Leg
Click on this icon to place a curve leg. By default, this icon is already depressed in this dialog box. Clicking on this icon displays the closed area, closed perimeter, total length, closing course direction and distance, departure in the X and Y directions, and the error of closure ratio. For more information, see See Boundary Traverse.
Undo
After entering a leg of the traverse, you may click on the Undo icon to back up a step in the traverse. Undo will remove the line, arc and/or Point that was placed on the previously entered traverse leg.
Figure 3-21 Curve Direction Options Diagram 84
QuickSteps
To place a curve leg in the boundary traverse command, complete the following steps: 1. Select Boundary Traverse from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 2. If the Settings dialog box displays, choose whether to print an audit trail or record the traverse information to a batch file. Click on Next. See See Settings Dialog Box for more information on the Settings dialog box and when it displays. 3. Select a starting point for the traverse by typing a Point ID or by tabbing into the Northing edit field, clicking on the PIC button and selecting a point in CAD. Click on Next. 4. If you are placing a new Point, click on Apply. Click on Next if you are not placing a new Point. 5. Click on the Curve Segment icon for the boundary leg. 6. Select the type of direction in which the curve will be entered. Select either Tangent, Radial or Chord direction from the drop list. 7. Enter the direction of the curve by typing the direction or by clicking on the PIC button and selecting a line or arc segment from the CAD graphic. You may also determine a direction by clicking on the Direction Options dialog box. See See Direction Dialog Box for more information. 8. Enter either the radius or the degree of curve using either the arc or chord definitions. 9. Choose clockwise or counterclockwise for the curve direction. 10. Enter one more curve parameter (delta angle, tangent length, length of curve, length of chord, external or middle ordinate) and click on Apply. See See Curves for more information on curve parameters. 11. Click on Apply to place the curve. If you are placing Points, the Place Point dialog box will display. See See Place Point Dialog Box. 12. To place Curve Points, click on OK. 13. Repeat the steps until finished. 14. Click on the Display Boundary Closure Data icon to view the closure report. When finished, click on Close. 15. Click on Close to end the command.
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Field Data Traverse

KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTTRAVFIELD This command may be used to input topographical survey information from field notes, raw survey printouts or other sources. You may also construct the basic geometry of a sewer network, establish benchmarks or other control points or process route survey information with both traverse and sideshot information into the project. You may configure the direction, angle, distance and elevation entry options of the Field Data Traverse command for easier data entry. There is an Undo option to back up in the traverse if you enter the wrong information. You may also record the information to a batch file that records the information as you have entered it. The information may be edited to change Description Keys or descriptions or to make corrections to the directions, angles and distances. The changes may be reprocessed back into the project with the modifications applied. See See Batch Processing for more information. The batch file may also be added as a Surveyors Companion Batch File in Survey Adjustment for processing angle balances, closing the traverse and printing out reports.
Figure 3-22 Field Data Traverse Dialog Box
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Field Data Traverse Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function Select a Point graphically by clicking on the PIC button and selecting a Point from the CAD graphic. Type the Starting Point ID for the traverse or click on the PIC button and graphically select the starting traverse Point from the CAD graphic. Depending on how the Field Data Traverse Entry Options are set for this command, you may need to enter the following: Backsight Point ID: Type the Backsight Point ID for the next point or click on the PIC button and graphically select the backsight Point from the CAD graphic. This will be available when your direction type is set to Backsight Point and Angle in the entry options. Backsight Direction: Type the backsight direction or click on the PIC button and graphically select a line from the CAD graphic to establish the backsight direction. This will be available when your direction type is set to Backsight Direction and Angle in the entry options. Direction Point ID: Type the Direction Point ID for the next point or click on the PIC button and graphically select the Point from the CAD graphic. This will be available when your direction type is set to Direction Point ID in the entry options.
Occupied Point ID Backsight Point ID/ Backsight Direction/ Direction Point ID
For more information on entry options, see See Field Data Traverse Entry Options.
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Direction or Angle Type
Depending on how the Field Data Traverse Entry Options are set for this command, you may need to enter the following: Bearing: Type the bearing to the next point or click on the PIC button and graphically select a line from the CAD graphic to get a bearing. This will be available when your direction type is set to Bearing in the entry options. North or South Azimuth: Type the azimuth to the next point or click on the PIC button and graphically select a line from the CAD graphic to get an azimuth. This will be available when your direction type is set to North or South Azimuth in the entry options. Geometric: Type the geometric direction to the next point or click on the PIC button and graphically select a line from the CAD graphic to get a geometric angle. This will be available when your direction type is set to Geometric in the Entry options. Angle Right, Angle Left, Deflection Right or Deflection Left: Type the angle to the next point. This will be available when your direction type is set to Backsight Point ID and Angle or Backsight Direction and Angle in the entry options.
For more information on entry options, see See Field Data Traverse Entry Options. Horizontal Distance or Slope Distance Depending on how the Field Data Traverse Entry Options are set for this command, you may need to enter the following distance values. Horizontal Distance: Type the horizontal distance to the next point or click on the PIC button and graphically select a line from the CAD graphic to get a distance. This will be available when your distance option is set to Horizontal Distance in the entry options. Slope Distance: Type the slope distance to the next point or click on the PIC button and graphically select a line from the CAD graphic to get a distance. This will be available when your distance option is set to Slope Distance in the entry options.
For more information on entry options, see See Field Data Traverse Entry Options. Point ID Type the Point ID for the next point.
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Delta Elevation/ Grade/Slope Ratio/Ratio/ Vertical Angle
If the Elevation option is set to Slope Distance for the Field Data Traverse Entry Options , you may need to enter one of the following: Delta Elevation: Type the change in elevation from the occupied Point to the next point. This will be available when your distance option is set to Slope Distance and the elevation option is set to Delta Elevation. Grade: Type the change in elevation from the occupied Point to the next point. This will be available when your distance option is set to Slope Distance and the elevation option is set to Grade. Slope Ratio (H/V): Type the ratio of the horizontal distance component over the vertical distance component from the occupied Point to the next point. This will be available when your distance option is set to Slope Distance and the elevation option is set to Slope (H/V). Slope Ratio (V/H): Type the ratio of the vertical distance component over the horizontal distance component from the occupied Point to the next point. This will be available when your distance option is set to Slope Distance and the elevation option is set to Slope (V/H). Ratio (Rise/Run): Type the ratio (rise/run) slope from the occupied Point to the next point. This will be available when your distance option is set to Slope Distance and the elevation option is set to Ratio (Rise/Run). Zenith Angle: Type the vertical angle from the occupied Point to the next point in the zenith format. This will be available when your distance option is set to Slope Distance and the elevation option is set to Zenith Angle. Horizon Angle: Type the vertical angle from the occupied Point to the next point in the horizon format. This will be available when you distance option is set to Slope Distance and the elevation option is set to Horizon Angle. Nadir Angle: Type the vertical angle from the occupied Point to the next point in the Nadir format. This will be available when your distance option is set to Slope Distance and the elevation option is set to Nadir Angle.
For more information on entry options, see See Field Data Traverse Entry Options. Instrument Height If you are entering vertical angle information (Zenith, Horizon or Nadir angles), you may need to enter the instrument height. Type the height of the instrument at the occupied Point.
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Target Height
If you are entering vertical angle information (Zenith, Horizon or Nadir angles), you may need to enter the target height. Type the staff, target or rod height at the point being recorded. This displays the calculated elevation of the point being recorded. It is not necessary to edit this value unless you know the elevation of the point being recorded. Select a Description Key from the drop list of Description Keys in the current Description Key Set to place the point being recorded. Type the Point description for the point being recorded.
Absolute Elevation
Description Key Point Description Entry Options
You may configure the direction, angle, distance and elevation entry options of the Field Data Traverse command for easier data entry. For more information on entry options, see See Field Data Traverse Entry Options.
Batch Recording
You may record the information to a batch file that records the information as you have entered it. The information may be edited to change Description Keys or descriptions or to make corrections to the directions, angles and distances. The changes may be reprocessed back into the project with the modifications applied. See See Batch Processing for more information.
Undo
After entering the first leg of the traverse, you may click on the Undo icon to back up a step in the traverse. Undo will remove the line and/or Point that was placed on the previously entered traverse leg or sideshot. Click on this button to advance to the next point using the information entered in the Field Data Traverse dialog box. This will update the occupied and backsight Point ID information (if applicable) for the next station. Click on this button to place a sideshot using the information entered in the Field Data Traverse dialog box. This will not advance the occupied Point ID value.
Next Leg
Side Shot
QuickSteps
To create a traverse using the Field Data Traverse command, complete the following steps: 1. 90 Select Field Data Traverse from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon.
2. Click on the Entry Options button to configure the input methods to be used during this command. You may configure the direction, angle, distance and elevation options for easier data entry. For more information, see See Field Data Traverse Entry Options. 3. For common entry settings of field notes, configure the following settings: select the Backsight Point ID and Angle option from the Direction Type drop list. 4. Select the Angle Right option from the Angle Type drop list. 5. Select the Slope Distance option from the Distance Options drop list. 6. Select the Zenith Angle option from the Elevation Options drop list. 7. Toggle the Instrument/Target Height option on and click on OK to save your changes. 8. Type a starting Point ID in the Occupied Point ID edit field or click on the PIC button and graphically select the starting Point. 9. Press the Tab key or click in the Backsight Point ID edit field and type the backsight Point ID or click on the PIC button and graphically select the backsight Point. 10. Press the Tab key twice or click in the Angle Right edit field and type an angle. 11. Press the Tab key or click in the Slope Distance edit field and type a slope distance. 12. Press the Tab key or click in the Point ID edit field and type the Point ID of the point being recorded. 13. Press the Tab key or click in the Zenith Angle edit field and type a vertical angle. 14. Press the Tab key or click in the Instrument Height edit field (if enabled) and type the height of instrument. 15. Press the Tab key or click in the Target Height edit field (if enabled) and type the staff or prism height. 16. Press the Tab key or click on the Description Key drop list and select a Description Key from the current Description Key. 17. Press the Tab key or click in the Point Description edit field and type a description for the point being recorded. 18. Click on the Next Leg button to place a traverse leg and advance to the point recorded or click on the Sideshot button to maintain at the same occupied station. 19. When you are finished creating the traverse, click on Close.
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Example
This is an example that demonstrates how information from field notes may be entered into the Field Data Traverse command. This traverse contains sideshots that were used to record the location of certain topographical features. Upon completion, the entered traverse information may be taken into Survey Adjustment to process an angle balance or apply necessary corrections to the traverse. First, verify that you are using the correct working units (feet or meters). This example will use feet as the working unit. 1. Set the angular units to Degrees, Minutes, Seconds for the system. For more information, see General Settings. 2. This example is going to start from two known Points in the project. From Surveyors Companion, select Place Point from the Points menu. See See Place Points for more information on placing Points. 3. Place the following Points using the information provided: Starting Backsight Point Point ID: 453 Northing: 8583.7222 Easting: 14189.636 Elevation: 722.64
Starting Occupied Station Point ID: 1000 Northing: 7993.2951 Easting: 14189.6359 Elevation: 723.39 4. You must have Points in the project to use the Field Data Traverse command for the Occupied Point ID, Direction Point ID and Backsight Point ID edit fields. 5. Select Field Data Traverse from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon.
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7. This example will proceed from a known occupied station and backsight that are Points in the project. To use these Points, select the Backsight Point ID and Angle option from the Direction Type drop list. 8. Select the Angle Right option from the Angle Type drop list. 9. Select the Slope Distance option from the Distance Options drop list. 10. Select the Zenith Angle option from the Elevation Options drop list. 11. Toggle the Instrument/Target Height on and click on OK to save your changes. 12. To record this information to a batch file, click on the Batch Processing button. See See Batch Processing for more information. 13. Click on the New button to add a batch file. 14. Type Topo Survey in the Description edit field and click on OK. 15. Toggle the Batch Record option on. Click on Close.
Figure 3-23 Start Traverse on Point 1000 16. Click in the Occupied Point ID edit field and type 1000. 17. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Backsight Point ID edit field and type 453. 18. Press the Tab key until focus is in the Angle Right edit field and type 76.2327. 19. An angle right of 7623'27" will be turned to t he next point. 20. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Slope Distance edit field and type 796.573. 21. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Point ID edit field and type 3000 for the Point ID of the next occupied station. 22. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Zenith Angle edit field and type 89.4514. 23. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Instrument Height edit field and type 5.0. 93
24. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Target Height edit field and type 5.0. 25. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Description Key drop list and select 67 TRI as the Description Key. You may select any Description Key that represents a survey control point. 26. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Point Description edit field and type Control Point. 27. Click on the Next Leg button to place the traverse leg in the project. 28. Verify that the Backsight Point ID is set to 1000. 29. Press the Tab key until focus is in the Angle Right edit field and type 37.5712. An angle right of 37 57'12" will be turned to a tre e as a sideshot. 30. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Slope Distance edit field and type 187.2. 31. Press the Tab key into the Point ID edit field and type T300 for the Point ID of the sideshot. 32. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Zenith Angle edit field and type 89.3523. 33. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Instrument Height edit field and type 4.5. 34. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Target Height edit field; keep the value of 5.0. 35. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Description Key drop list and select 100 DTREE as the Description Key. 36. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Point Description edit field and type 24" Oak Tree.
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Figure 3-24 Field Data Traverse Dialog Box 37. Click on the Sideshot button to place the sideshot Point in the CAD graphic.
Figure 3-25 Trees Located from Point 3000 38. Add the next two sideshots as oak trees that need to be located. Sideshot T301 Angle Right: 189.0824 Slope Distance: 237.1 Point ID: T301 Zenith Angle: 90.1152 Instrument Height: 4.5 Target Height: 5.0 Description Key: 100 DTREE Description: 18" Oak Tree 95
Sideshot T302 Angle Right: 329.4412 Slope Distance: 151.8 Point ID: T302 Zenith Angle: 90.2311 Instrument Height: 4.5 Target Height: 5.0 Description Key: 100 DTREE Description: 32" Oak Tree 39. To place the next traverse Point in the project, proceed through the following steps:
Figure 3-26 Traverse to Point 3000 40. Verify that the Backsight Point ID is set to 1000. 41. Press the Tab key until focus is in the Angle Right edit field and type 218.5041. An angle right of 21850'41" will be turned to the next point. 42. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Slope Distance edit field and type 717.576. 43. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Point ID edit field and type 3001 for the Point ID of the next occupied station. 44. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Zenith Angle edit field and type 90.5948. 45. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Instrument Height edit field and type 4.5. 46. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Target Height edit field; keep the value of 5.0. 47. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Description Key drop list and select 67 TRI as the Description Key.
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48. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Point Description edit field and type Control Point. 49. Click on the Next Leg button to place the traverse Point in the CAD graphic.
Figure 3-27 Traverse to Point 3002 50. Proceed to enter the next traverse leg to Point 3002 by entering the following information: Traverse Point 3002 Angle Right: 303.3119 Slope Distance: 347.489 Point ID: 3002 Zenith Angle: 89.1412 Instrument Height: 4.7 Target Height: 5.0 Description Key: 67 TRI Description: Control Point 51. Click on the Next Leg button to place the traverse Point in the CAD graphic.
Figure 3-28 Traverse to Point 3003 52. Proceed to enter the next traverse leg to Point 3003 by entering the following information: 97
Traverse Point 3003 Angle Right: 216.5234 Slope Distance: 520.3340 Point ID: 3003 Zenith Angle: 89.4444 Instrument Height: 5.2 Target Height: 5.0 Description Key: 67 TRI Description: Control Point From Point 3003, two more trees were located.
Figure 3-29 Trees Located from Point 3003 To enter the information, continue through the following steps: 53. Verify that the Backsight Point ID is set to 3002. 54. Press the Tab key until focus is in the Angle Right edit field and type 147.0053. An angle right of 14700'53" will be turned to a tr ee as a sideshot. 55. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Slope Distance edit field. Type 141.2. 56. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Point ID edit field and type T303. 57. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Zenith Angle edit field and type 89.5620. 58. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Instrument Height edit field and type 4.5.
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59. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Target Height edit field; keep the value of 5.0. 60. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Description Key drop list and select 100 DTREE as the Description Key. 61. Press the Tab key to move your cursor into the Point Description edit field and type 28" Oak Tree. 62. Click on the Sideshot button to place the sideshot Point in the CAD graphic. 63. Enter the following information to add the last sideshot of the traverse: Sideshot Point T303 Angle Right: 210.1944 Slope Distance: 129.8 Point ID: T304 Zenith Angle: 90.0711 Instrument Height: 4.5 Target Height: 5.0 Description Key: 100 DTREE Description: 24" Oak Tree The last leg of the traverse will be returning to the original occupied station of the traverse. For the purpose of taking the file and performing an adjustment using the Survey Adjustment module, the Point placed back at the start of the traverse will have a different Point ID value. This Point will then be used to close on the closing Point 1000.
Figure 3-30 Traverse Back to Origin 99
64. Enter the following information and click on the Next Leg button to add the last traverse leg: Traverse Point 3004 Angle Right: 196.3048 Slope Distance: 656.7721 Point ID: 3004 Zenith Angle: 89.4443 Instrument Height: 4.5 Target Height: 5.0 Description Key: 67 TRI Description: Closing Point
The traverse has been completed. You may click on Close to end the command. Summary of Field Data Traverse Example
Station 1000 Angle Right AR 76.2327 Backsight 453 Slope Distance DS 796.573 Inst. Height 5.0 Foresight 3000 Zenith Angle VT 89.4514 Target Height 5.0 Type TRAVERSE
Station 3000 Angle Right AR 37.5712 AR 189.0824 AR 329.4412 AR 218.5041
Backsight 1000 Slope Distance DS 187.2 DS 237.1 DS 151.8 DS 717.576
Inst. Height 4.5 Foresight T300 T301 T302 3001 Zenith Angle VT 89.3523 VT 90.1152 VT 90.2311 VT 90.5948 Target Height 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 Type SIDESHOT SIDESHOT SIDESHOT TRAVERSE
Station 3001 Angle Right AR 303.3119
Backsight 3000 Slope Distance DS 347.489
Inst. Height 4.7 Foresight 3002 Zenith Angle VT 89.1412 Target Height 5.0 Type TRAVERSE
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Station 3002 Angle Right AR 216.5234
Backsight 3001 Slope Distance DS 520.3340
Inst. Height 5.2 Foresight 3003 Zenith Angle VT 89.4444 Target Height 5.0 Type TRAVERSE
Station 3003 Angle Right AR 147.0053 AR 210.1944 AR 196.3048
Backsight 3002 Slope Distance DS 141.2 DS 129.8 DS 656.7721
Inst. Height 4.5 Foresight T303 T304 3004 (1000) Zenith Angle VT 89.5620 VT 90.0711 VT 89.4443 Target Height 5.0 5.0 5.0 Type SIDESHOT SIDESHOT TRAVERSE
Resultant Calculated Coordinates

These coordinate values may be determined by selecting Points from the Report menu. See See Report Points for more information.
Point ID 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 Northing 8180.725 7874.839 7694.626 7745.705 7993.295 Easting 14963.837 15612.831 15315.761 14797.946 14189.636 Elevation 726.812 713.830 718.159 720.670 723.090
Field Data Traverse Entry Options

The Field Data Traverse Entry Options command allows you to configure the direction, angle, distance and elevation entry options of the Field Data Traverse command for easier data entry. These settings allow you to choose to enter the angle information using a backsight Point ID and angle, backsight direction and angle, bearing, azimuth, geometric or direction Point ID. You may also enter the elevations of your recorded points using several different methods including absolute elevation, delta elevation, grade, slope, ratio or Zenith, Horizon, or Nadir angles. See See Distance Dialog Box for more information.
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Figure 3-31 Field Data Traverse Entry Options Dialog Box Field Data Traverse Entry Options Dialog Box Definitions Option Direction Type Function This allows you to specify the type of direction to enter. The available options are Backsight Point ID and Angle, Backsight Direction and Angle, Bearing, North Azimuth, South Azimuth, Geometric and Direction Point ID. Backsight Point ID and Angle: This direction option allows you to select a Point for the initial backsight and enter a turned angle value. Backsight Direction and Angle: This direction option allows you to specify the initial backsight direction by typing the direction or selecting a line graphically to get a direction and entering a turned angle value. Bearing: You may enter all directions using bearing values. These values may be entered using the standard valid inputs for bearings. North Azimuth: You may enter all directions using North Azimuth values. Each value entered is assumed to be a North Azimuth. South Azimuth: You may enter all directions using South Azimuth values. Each value entered is assumed to be a South Azimuth. Geometric: You may enter all directions using Geometric values. Each value entered is assumed to be a geometric direction. Direction Point ID: You may type the Point ID to get the direction to that point or click on the PIC button and graphically select the Direction Point ID from the CAD graphic.
Angle Type
If you have selected either the Backsight Point ID and Angle or Backsight Direction and Angle for the Direction Type, you may specify what Angle Type you would like to use as the default. Select from the following four angle types: Angle Left Angle Right Deflection Left Deflection Right
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Distance Options
You may select between entering horizontal or slope distance values. Horizontal Distance: Type the horizontal distance or click on the PIC button and select a line or arc segment to get a distance value. Slope Distance: Type the slope distance or click on the PIC button and select a line or arc segment to get a distance value.
Elevation Options
If you have selected Slope Distance as the Distance Option, you may specify the Elevation option. Absolute Elevation: Select this option to enter the elevation of each point being recorded. Delta Elevation: Select this option to enter the change in elevation from the occupied Point to the point being recorded. Grade: Select this option to enter the percent change in grade from the occupied Point to the point being recorded. Slope (H/V): Select this option to enter the ratio of the horizontal distance component versus the vertical distance component from the occupied Point to the point being recorded. Slope (V/H): Select this option to enter the ratio of the vertical distance component versus the horizontal distance component from the occupied Point to the point being recorded. Ratio (Rise/Run): Select this option to enter the ratio (rise/run) slope from the occupied Point to the point being recorded. Zenith Angle: Select this option to enter the Zenith angle from the occupied Point to the point being recorded. Horizon Angle: Select this option to enter the Horizon angle from the occupied Point to the point being recorded. Nadir Angle: Select this option to enter the Nadir angle from the occupied Point to the point being recorded.
Instrument/ Target Height Draw Lines for Sideshots
Toggle this option on if you want to enter the heights of the instrument and the prism target during the command. Toggle this on if you want to draw lines when a sideshot is placed. If this is toggled off, a line will not be drawn to the sideshot Point.
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Command Line Traverse

KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTTRAV The Command Line Traverse command may be used to quickly input boundary survey information from field notes, legal descriptions, record maps or other sources. This survey information may include traverse legs comprised of tangent and non-tangent arc sections that are typical of most residential lots.
QuickSteps
To use the Command Line Traverse command, complete the following steps: 1. Select Command Line Traverse from the Layout panel of the Surveyors Companion ribbon. Before entering the traverse, the command prompt displays: Start point (point number or point): 2. Type an existing point number, snap to an existing point, type a X,Y coordinate pair (i.e. 5000,5000) or select a point in CAD. The command prompt now displays: Locate point at start? <OFF>: 3. Press the Enter key if you do not want to place points as you enter the traverse. Type ON or Y and press Enter to be prompted to place points in the following fashion: Point Number <1>: Elevation <0.00000000>: Description (. for None)<Point Description>: The default values from each prompt appear between the (< >) signs.
Component Prompt
The command prompt displays the Component Prompt: CurrentComponent = Line Curve/New tangent dir./<Tangent>: The default component is a line. If this is the first course of the traverse, the default direction for Tangent is the AutoCAD direction of 0 degrees or due east. i. Curve: Type C and press Enter to change the component to Curve. ii. New tangent direction: Type N and press Enter to establish a new tangent direction. Refer to the Direction Prompt options to define the new tangent direction. iii. Tangent: Press Enter and the current tangent will be used.
Direction Prompt
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To enter a boundary traverse using directions and distances, type N for New tangent direction and press Enter. The command prompt displays: ABsolute/AUtocad/Backsight/Fpsp/<direction POint>: There are five options for input: i. ABsolute: This option allows you to input a bearing or an azimuth. Type AB and press Enter. The command prompt displays: AUtocad/Backsight/Fpsp/POint/<NE>[4500'00.00"]: To enter a bearing, precede the angle with an alpha prefix to specify the quadrant. You may also input an asterisk (*) before the number specifying the quadrant to get the same angle. This involves placing just the quadrant number in front of the angle turned. Quadrants: NE=1, SE=2, SW=3, NW=4. For example: North 72 34 East can be entered NE72.34 or *172.34 South 55 27 20 East can be entered SE55.2720 or *255.2720 South 5 59 21 West can be entered SW5.5921 or *35.5921 North 20 5 36 West can be entered NW20.0536 or *420.0536 All quadrant entries have an angular range for 0-90 degrees. To enter an azimuth, precede the angle with an alpha prefix to specify North or South azimuth. You may also input an asterisk (*) with the number for the azimuth. Azimuths: NA=5, SA=6. For example: North Azimuth 77 25 can be entered NA77.25 or *577.25. South Azimuth 356 2315 can be entered SA356.2315 or *6356.2315. All azimuths have a degree range of 0-360 degrees. ii. AUtocad: This option allows you to input angles in the current AutoCAD format. Type AU and press Enter. The command prompt displays: ABsolute/Backsight/Fpsp/POint/<AUtocad>: Type in the direction desired and press Enter. iii. Backsight: This option allows you to set the backsight for the point and turn an angle. Type B and press Enter. The command prompt displays: Current Backsight Direction:N9000'00.00"E AUtocad/Backsight/Fpsp/POint/ABsolute/<AR>[4500'00.00"]: To change the backsight direction, type B again and press Enter. The command prompt displays: Resetting backsight direction. ABsolute/AUtocad/Fpsp/<backsight POint>:
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To input the backsight point, graphically select a point, type a point number, or enter coordinates in an X, Y format and press Enter. To enter a backsight as a bearing or azimuth type AB and press Enter. The command prompt displays: Resetting backsight direction. Backsight <NA>[9000'00.00"]: Follow the steps outlined above for entering bearings and azimuths. Once the backsight direction is entered, the command prompt displays: Current Backsight Direction:N0000'00.00"E AUtocad/Backsight/Fpsp/POint/ABsolute/<AR>[4500'00.00"]: You may now input traverse angles based off of the backsight. To input an Angle Right or Left or a Deflection Angle, precede the angle with an alpha prefix designating the angle type. You may also enter an asterisk (*) and a number specifying the angle type to get the same results. Angles: AL=7, AR=8, DL=9, DR=0. For example: Angle Left=45 15 can be entered AL45.15 or *745.15. Deflection Right=5 56 can be entered DR5.56 or *05.56. Any changes to the backsight direction will be indicated in the directional prompt as you traverse and the backsight direction will default to the previous occupied point. Angle ranges for any angle type is 0-360 degrees. iv. Fpsp: This option allows you to pick two points to establish the direction of the line. Fpsp stands for first point, second point. Type F and press Enter. The command prompt displays: ABsolute/AUtocad/Backsight/POint/<First point>: Graphically select the first point, type in the point number, or enter the X, Y coordinates of a point and press the Enter. The command prompt displays: Second point: Graphically select the second point, type in the point number, or enter the X, Y coordinates of a point and press the Enter. v. POint: This is the initial default for selecting a new direction. Graphically select a point, type in the point number, or enter the X, Y coordinates of a point and press the Enter.
Distance Prompt
As soon as the direction of the line is established, either by accepting the default of Tangent or establishing a new direction through New tangent direction, the command prompt displays: Default distance = 0.000 Point #/Two points/<Horizontal Distance>: Press Enter to type a horizontal distance.
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Type P and press Enter to define the distance using a known point number, X, Y coordinates or select a point graphically. This distance from the current position to the selected point becomes the new distance. The command prompt displays: Select point: Type T and press Enter to define the distance using two points. The following prompts are displayed: First point: When the first point is entered, a rubber band will show, and the command prompt displays: Second Point: You may enter point numbers, coordinates, or graphically select points.
Curves
To enter curve data, type C at the Component Prompt and press Enter. The command line displays: CurrentComponent = Curve Line/Radial/Chord/New tangent dir./<Tangent>: i. Line: Type L and press Enter to change the component back to Line. ii. Radial: Type R and press Enter to input the radial direction of the curve. The command prompt displays: ABsolute/AUtocad/Backsight/Fpsp/<direction POint>: Refer to the Direction Prompt options to define the radial direction of the curve and press Enter. iii. Chord: Type C and press Enter to input the chord direction of the curve. The command prompt displays: ABsolute/AUtocad/Backsight/Fpsp/<direction POint>: Refer to the Direction Prompt options to define the chord direction of the curve and press Enter. iv. New tangent direction: Type N and press Enter to establish a new tangent direction for placing the curve. Refer to the Direction Prompt options to define the new tangent direction of the curve and press Enter. v. Tangent: Press Enter and the current tangent will be used to set the curve. If this is the first course of the traverse, the default direction for Tangent is the AutoCAD direction of 0 degrees or due east. The Traverse Curve dialog box displays. The top three fields of the Traverse Curve dialog box control the curvature. They are all interrelated such that when one of them is specified, the other two values are calculated and displayed. The clockwise toggle controls the direction of the curve. If the toggle is turned off, the curve will be constructed in a counterclockwise direction. 107
The remaining six fields are all interrelated methods of specifying the length of the curve. Again, when one of them is specified and the Tab key is pressed, the remaining fields are calculated and displayed in the dialog box.
Layout Footprint
KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTFEATURELINE The Layout Footprint command allows you to develop structure outlines such as building pads and pond bottoms based on two known points. You may draw lines from the previously defined direction at either 45 degrees, 90 degrees or continuing on in the same direction as the previous line segment. This command can also place Points at the ends of each of the segments. You may create a 2-D Footprint at a specific elevation or a 3-D Footprint that inherits the elevations of the Points placed. You may enter or graphically select the location of the starting point of the Footprint. Enter the direction and distance of the Footprint and the desired Point settings for the Point that will be placed. To place additional segments for the Footprint, enter the directions and distances to those segments. For more information on how to select a Point ID or coordinate, see See Pick Point Dialog Box. For more information on direction options, see See Direction Dialog Box. For more information on distance options, see See Distance Dialog Box. For more information about the parameters that can be set when placing a Point, see See Place Point Dialog Box.
Figure 3-32 Construct Footprint Dialog Box
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Construct Footprint Dialog Box Definitions Option Direction Function This allows you to specify which direction the Footprint will be placed for the next segment. The available options are Deflection Right 90 , Deflection Left 90 , Deflection Right 45, Deflection Left 45 and Conti nue Direction. Deflection Right 90 (+): Select this option to pl ace the next segment of the Footprint to the right 90 at the specified distanc e Deflection Left 90 (-): Select this option to pla ce the next segment of the Footprint to the left 90 at the specified distance . Deflection Right 45 (/): Select this option to pl ace the next segment of the Footprint to the right 45 at the specified distanc e. Deflection Left 45 (\): Select this option to pla ce the next segment of the Footprint to the left 45 at the specified distance . Continue Direction (| (Shift + \)): Select this option to continue in the same direction at the specified distance.
Distance
This allows you to enter the distance for the next segment of the Footprint. If you enter only a numeric value, it will go in the direction specified in the Direction drop list. You can, however, enter the symbol in the parentheses for the direction followed by the distance to override the direction that is set in the Direction drop list. For example, if you enter +75, the next segment will go 75 units to the right; -80 indicates 80 units to the left; /50 indicates a 45 angle to the right 50 units; \100 indicates a 45 angle to the left 100 units; and |5 5 will cause the segment to continue in the same direction 55 units. This allows you to specify how you want the Footprint constructed. The available options are simple, Complex 2D and Complex 3D. Simple: This constructs individual segments for the Footprint at the elevations specified. Complex 2D: A two-dimensional polyline/complex chain will be placed to represent the calculated Footprint. The Footprint will be placed at the starting elevation of the Footprint. Complex 3D: A three-dimensional polyline/complex chain will be placed to represent the calculated Footprint. The Footprint will inherit the elevations specified by the Points that were used or created during the placement of the Footprint.
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Close Footprint Undo Footprint
Select this option to close the Footprint to the starting location. This option is only available if two segments have been constructed. Select this option if you want to undo the last segment of the Footprint. 109
QuickSteps
To create a Footprint, complete the following steps: 1. Select Layout Footprint from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 2. Enter or graphically select the Point ID or coordinates for the starting point of the Footprint. Enter the desired elevation and click on Next. For more information on how to select a Point ID or coordinate, see See Pick Point Dialog Box. 3. Enter the direction for the Footprint. Click on Next. For more information on the available options to define the direction of the Footprint, see See Direction Dialog Box. 4. Enter the distance for the Footprint. Click on Next. For more information to define the length, see See Distance Dialog Box. 5. Enter the Point ID to be placed along with the remaining Point parameters. For more information about the parameters that can be set when placing a Point, see See Place Point Dialog Box. 6. Click on Apply to place the first segment of the Footprint. Click on Next. The Construct Footprint dialog box (See Construct Footprint Dialog Box) displays. 7. Select the desired option from the Direction drop list. The available options are Deflection Right 90 (+), Deflection Left 90 (-), Deflection Right 45 (/), Deflection Left 45 (\) and Continue Direction (|). 8. Enter the distance for the segment of the Footprint. 9. Set the line type to draw to the desired option. The available options are Simple, Complex 2D and Complex 3D. This will not be taken into account until the command is closed. When the command closes, the Footprint will be constructed according to the option set. 10. Click on Apply to place the segment of the Footprint. You will need to enter the Point ID to be placed along with the remaining Point parameters. Click on Apply after the Point parameters have been set. For more information about the parameters that can be set when placing a Point, see See Place Point Dialog Box. 11. Enter additional segments to the Footprint or click on the Close Footprint button to close the Footprint back to the starting point. If you have made a mistake in the Footprint, click on the Undo Footprint button. 110
This undoes the last segment of the Footprint. 12. Click on Close. This converts the Footprint according to the Line Type to Draw option and closes the command.
Example
The Construct Footprint command is used to draw regularly shaped objects, such as building pads. This example is starting on a Point that is located at one corner of a building. 1. Select Layout Footprint from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 2. Select the starting location of the Footprint either by graphically selecting a point from the CAD graphic or by typing the Point ID. In this example, Point 1 was selected (see See Start Footprint Diagram below). 3. Enter the first direction of the Footprint by using any of the Surveyors Companion standard direction methods. This example places the first course at a southwest bearing of 60 . 4. Enter the distance of the first leg of the Footprint. This example places the second corner 30 feet away. 5. Place a Point at the building corner. Here, Point 2 was placed at the second corner.
Figure 3-33 Start Footprint Diagram 6. To continue the Footprint around the building pad, select the Direction method and type a distance or enter the direction and distance simultaneously by entering a symbol before the distance to establish the direction. 7. Type +30 to turn a deflection angle of 90 to th e right and to advance 30 ft. You may also just enter 30 because the default direction is a deflection angle of 90 to the right. 8. Place the line and Point 3 at this location. 111
See See Continuing Footprint Diagram. If you had made a mistake placing the Footprint, you could simply click on the Undo Footprint button to back up one step at a time. 9. To finish the rest of the 10 line building pad, use the following table.
Direction/Distance 36 4 -18 24 16 4 -8 Point ID 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
The Footprint that results from the Direction/Distance/Point ID table is shown in the figure below.
Figure 3-34 Continuing Footprint Diagram 10. When you complete the last entry, press the Close Footprint button to produce a closed complex object.
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Figure 3-35 Finished Footprint Diagram 11. Select Complex 2D for the line type to draw. When placing the complex object in 2-D, the elevation will be obtained from the start point of the Footprint. 12. Click on Close to dismiss the Construct Footprint dialog box and convert the Footprint to the line type specified (Simple, Complex 2D, or Complex 3D).
Translate-Rotate-Scale
Key-In Command: EGPTTransRotScale The Translate-Rotate-Scale command allows you to modify the coordinates, rotation and scale factor of selected Points and objects in the CAD graphic. You may modify downloaded or imported survey information that was created using a different basis of bearing, datum, coordinate system or combined scale factor. There is an option to scale the Z (elevation) for changing units in the CAD graphic or to hold the Z elevation for doing coordinate transformations. The translate, rotate and scale features are all included in one command to allow for easier and faster manipulation of the data, all while retaining a high degree of precision. You do not have to perform all three operations (translate, rotate and scale) to the selected objects.
Translate
This part of the Translate-Rotate-Scale command will translate the selected Points and objects from one location to another by utilizing existing Points or selected coordinate pairs from the CAD graphic. Select the Points that you want to have translated to a new location. You are not required to select Points to be translated.
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Select the objects that you want to have translated to a new location. You can select the objects using the following methods: Single, AutoCAD and All. You are not required to select any objects unless you have not selected any Points. After you have selected the Points and objects to be translated, you will need to select the location to translate from and to. For more information on the Points selection methods, see Select Points Dialog Box. For more information on selecting Point or coordinate locations, see Select Pick Point Dialog Box.
Rotate
This part of the Translate-Rotate-Scale command allows you to correct the rotation angle due to the original orientation being an assumed direction or the original orientation being based on a different datum or coordinate system. You can enter an absolute rotation angle and direction (clockwise or counterclockwise) or you can establish a reference direction by entering a reference direction and a new direction. The reference direction can be established by specifying a direction point, two points, bearing, azimuth, geometric, a backsight and a turned angle or by selecting a line segment to report a direction. For more information on direction options, see Direction Dialog Box.
NOTE: The rotation of the Nodes and objects is optional. If you do not want to rotate the Nodes and objects, enter a rotation angle of 0.00.
Scale
The Scale part of the Translate-Rotate-Scale command allows you to scale the Points and objects by typing in a relative scale factor or by solving for the scale factor using a ratio of two distances. The distances may be determined by typing a horizontal distance or by a distance to a point, distance between two points, a slope distance from the established point or by graphically selecting a line segment. The ratio of the two distances entered will compute the scale factor and will be reflected in static text in the dialog box. For more information on distance options, see Distance Dialog Box. NOTE: The scaling of the Nodes and objects is optional. If you do not want to scale the Nodes and objects, enter a scale factor of 1.00
3D Object to Profile
Key-In Command: EGPT3DProfile The 3D Object to Profile command is used to convert a 3D CAD object into a Civil 3D Alignment and Profile. This can be used to review the profile of a 3D Polyline or Civil 3D Feature Line. After the profile is created the original 3D Polyline or Feature Line will be dynamically linked to the profile, therefore if the 114
original entity is modified the Alignment and Profile will dynamically change to account for the modifications. NOTE: Changing the profile will not change the original objects elevations. Start by selecting the object you wish to create a profile from. The Create Alignment Layout box will appear. Give the alignment a name and set the desired settings. It is recommended to set the styles to show nothing so that duplicate objects are not shown. NOTE: A Civil 3D Alignment must be created because all Civil 3D Profiles have to be associated to an alignment. Next the Create Profile View Wizard will appear. Be sure to select the correct alignment that was just created and then set any desired settings. See Civil 3D Help for more information on the Create Profile View Wizard. When finished with the wizard, click the Create Profile View button and select the origin point in CAD where you want the Profile View to be placed. Once place you can label as desired, review the profile, and make changes to the original object and it will dynamically change the profile.
Layout Linear Parking Lot

KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTPARKLINEAR The Layout Linear Parking Lot command allows you to quickly place multiple parking stalls into the CAD graphic. You can set the style, dimensions, parameters and disabled settings for the parking lot. The style, dimensions, parameters and disabled stall settings are all different dialog boxes of the wizard that steps you through all of the settings for the command. If you do not want to change all of the settings, the defaults established for the command will be used. Also, you can set the CAD properties for the stripes, bumper, disabled symbol and curb. The CAD properties that can be set are layer, color, linetype/linestyle and width/weight. In the Layout Linear Parking Lot - Style dialog box (below), you can select between three different styles of parking stalls to create. The three different styles are Single Row (Edge), Double Row (Center) and Double Row (Island).
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Figure 3-36 Layout Linear Parking Lot - Style Dialog Box Layout Linear Parking Lot - Style Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon is not available for any options on this page of the Layout Linear Parking Lot command. Toggle this option on if you want to place the stalls of the parking lot on a single side. You will need to select the start and end point that the stalls will be placed between and the side on which the stalls will be placed. Toggle this option on if you want to place the stalls of the parking lot on both sides. You will need to select the start and end point that the stalls will be placed between. The stalls will not be separated at the center. Toggle this option on if you want to place the stalls of the parking lot on both sides and have them separated by an island. You will need to select the start and end point that the stalls will be placed between. The stalls will be separated at the center by the width of the island. This icon allows you to set the CAD properties for the stripes, bumpers, disabled symbol, and curb. You can set the layer, color, linetype/linestyle and width/weight.
Single Row (Edge)
Double Row (Center)
Double Row (Island)
CAD Settings
On the Layout Linear Parking Lot - Dimensions dialog box (below), you can set the dimensions for the parking lot. You can set the angle, length and width for the stalls. If you have selected the parking lot style of Double Row (Island), then you can also set the width of the island.
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Figure 3-37 Layout Linear Parking Lot - Dimensions Dialog Box Layout Linear Parking Lot - Dimensions Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to select an angle or distance from the CAD graphic. You will be prompted to select two points. The angle (measured from 0 degrees) or distance will be placed in the appropriate edit field. This is the angle at which the stalls will be placed. The angle is measured in a counterclockwise direction with 0 degrees defined to the right. You can select an angle from the drop list, enter your own angle in this field or click on the PIC button and select two points in CAD to calculate the angle. This is the length of the stripe lines for the stalls. The length is measured from the bumper line. You can select a length from the drop list, enter your own length in this field or click on the PIC button and select two points in CAD to calculate the distance. This is the perpendicular distance between each of the stripe lines that the stalls will be placed apart from each other. You can select a width from the drop list, enter your own width in this field or click on the PIC button and select two points in CAD to calculate the distance. This is the perpendicular distance between a double row of stalls. You can select an island width from the drop list, enter your own width in this field or click on the PIC button and select two points in CAD to calculate the distance. This is only available if you have selected Double Row Island in the Linear Parking - Style dialog box (See Layout Linear Parking Lot - Style Dialog Box).
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CAD Settings
This icon allows you to set the CAD properties for the stripes, bumpers, disabled symbol and curb. You can set the layer, color, linetype/linestyle and width/weight.
On the Layout Linear Parking Lot - Parameters dialog box (below), you can specify if you want to create as many stalls that will fit between two points selected or to specify the number of stalls to create. You can also specify if you want to place the stripe lines for the end stalls.
Figure 3-38 Layout Linear Parking Lot - Parameters Dialog Box Layout Linear Parking Lot - Parameters Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon is not available for any options on this page of the Layout Linear Parking Lot command. Toggle this on if you want to have as many stalls as possible created between the two points that are selected. Toggle this on if you want to place a specified number of stalls between the two points that are selected. Enter the desired number of stalls to create in the edit field. Toggle this on if you want to place the stripe lines at the ends of the stalls. If this is toggled off, the stripe lines for the first and last stalls will not be created. This icon allows you to set the CAD properties for the stripes, bumpers, disabled symbol and curb. You can set layer, color, linetype/linestyle and width/weight.
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Draw End Stripes
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On the Layout Linear Parking Lot - Disabled Stall Settings dialog box (See Layout Linear Parking Lot Disabled Stall Settings Dialog Box below), you can specify how many disabled stalls to place and the width of those stalls. Also, you can choose to place a disabled symbol in the disabled stalls automatically. Placing disabled stalls is optional. If you do not want to place any disabled stalls, set the number of stalls to 0.
Figure 3-39 Layout Linear Parking Lot - Disabled Stall Settings Dialog Box Layout Linear Parking Lot - Disabled Stall Settings Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to select a distance from the CAD graphic for the width. You will be prompted to select two points. The distance between the two points will be placed in the appropriate edit field. This is the number of disabled stalls that will be created. The disabled stalls will be created nearest to the first point that was selected. This is the perpendicular distance between each of the stripe lines that the disabled stalls will be placed apart from each other. You can select a width from the drop list, enter your own width in this field or click on the PIC button and select two points in CAD to calculate the distance. Toggle this on if you want to insert a disabled symbol into the disabled stalls. This icon allows you to set the CAD properties for the stripes, bumpers, disabled symbol and curb. You can set the layer, color, linetype/linestyle and width/weight. 119
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QuickSteps
To create a linear parking lot, complete the following steps: 13. Select Parking Stalls > Linear from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. This displays the Layout Linear Parking Lot - Style dialog box (See Layout Linear Parking Lot Style Dialog Box). 14. Select the style for parking lot. You can select between Single Row (Edge), Double Row (Center) and Double Row (Island). Click on Next. This displays the Layout Linear Parking Lot - Dimensions dialog box (See Layout Linear Parking Lot - Dimensions Dialog Box). 15. Enter the angle for the stalls. 16. Enter the length for the stalls. 17. Enter the width for the stalls. 18. Enter the island width if you selected the Double Row (Island) style. 19. Click on Next. This displays the Layout Linear Parking Lot - Parameters dialog box (See Layout Linear Parking Lot - Parameters Dialog Box). 20. Select End Point or Number to determine how many stalls will be created. If you have selected Number, enter the number of stalls in the edit field. 21. Toggle on Draw End Stripes if you want to place the stripes at the ends of the first and last stalls. Click on Next. This displays the Layout Linear Parking Lot - Disabled Stall Settings dialog box (See Layout Linear Parking Lot - Disabled Stall Settings Dialog Box). 22. Enter the number of disabled stalls that are desired. 23. Enter the width for the disabled stalls. 24. Toggle on the Insert Disabled Symbol option if you want to place a disabled symbol in the disabled stalls. 25. Click on the CAD Settings icon and set the layer, color, linetype/linestyle and width/weight for the parking lot stalls. 26. Click on Finish. You will be prompted to select a first point. Graphically select the starting point of the parking lot stalls.
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You will be prompted to select a second point. 27. Graphically select the second point. This point will be used as the direction of the parking lot stalls and the limits of the parking lot stalls if End Point was toggled on in the parameters box. 28. If you have selected Single Row (Edge) for the parking lot style, you will be prompted to select a side. Graphically select the side on which you want the stalls placed.
Example
This is an example of linear parking lot stalls.
Figure 3-40 Linear Parking Lot Stalls
Layout Curved Parking Lot

KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTPARKCURVE The Layout Curved Parking Lot command allows you to quickly place multiple parking stalls into the CAD graphic. You can set the style, dimensions, parameters and disabled settings for the parking lot. The style, dimensions, parameters and disabled stall settings are all different dialog boxes of the wizard that steps you through all of the settings for the command. If you do not want to change all of the settings, the defaults established for the command will be used. You can also set the CAD properties for the stripes, bumper, disabled symbol and curb. The CAD properties that can be set are the layer, color, linetype/linestyle and width/weight. On the Layout Curved Parking Lot - Style dialog box (below), you can select whether you want the stalls placed on the inside or the outside of the curve. Also, you can specify the direction (clockwise or counterclockwise) that the stalls will be created around the curve.
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Figure 3-41 Layout Curved Parking Lot - Style Dialog Box Layout Curved Parking Lot - Style Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon is not available for any options on this page of the Layout Curved Parking Lot command. This allows you to control what side of the curve the parking lot stalls will be placed. Click on the picture or word to change the side of curve. This determines the direction around the curve the parking lot stalls will be created. Click on the picture or word to change the direction. This icon allows you to set the CAD properties for the stripes, bumpers, disabled symbol and curb. You can set the layer, color, linetype/linestyle and width/weight.
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Clockwise/ Counterclockwise CAD Settings
On the Layout Curved Parking Lot - Dimensions dialog box (below), you can set the dimensions for the parking lot. You can set the length and width for the stalls.
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Figure 3-42 Layout Curved Parking Lot - Dimensions Dialog Box Layout Curved Parking Lot - Dimensions Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to select a distance from the CAD graphic for the length or width. You will be prompted to select two points. The distance between the two points will be placed in the appropriate edit field. This is the length of the stripe lines for the stalls. The length is measured from the bumper line. You can select a length from the drop list, enter your own length in this field or click on the PIC button and select two points in CAD to calculate the distance. This is the distance between each of the stripe lines, measured at the curve, that the stalls will be placed apart from each other. You can select a width from the drop list, enter your own width in this field or click on the PIC button and select two points in CAD to calculate the distance. This icon allows you to set the CAD properties for the stripes, bumpers, disabled symbol and curb. You can set the layer, color, linetype/linestyle and width/weight.
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On the Layout Curved Parking Lot - Parameters dialog box (below), you can specify if you want to create as many stalls that fit between the end points of the curve or to specify the number of stalls to create. You can also specify if you want to place the stripe lines for the end stalls.
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Figure 3-43 Layout Curved Parking Lot - Parameters Dialog Box Layout Curved Parking Lot - Parameters Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon is not available for any options on this page of the Layout Curved Parking Lot command. Turn this radio button on if you want to have as many stalls created between the end points of the curve that was selected. Turn this radio button on if you want to place a specified number of stalls around the curve that was selected. Enter the desired number of stalls to create in the edit field. Turn this radio button on if you want to place the stripe lines at the ends of the stalls. If this is toggled off, the stripe lines for the first and last stalls will not be created. This icon allows you to set the CAD properties for the stripes, bumpers, disabled symbol and curb. You can set the layer, color, linetype/linestyle and width/weight.
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Figure 3-44 Layout Curved Parking Lot - Disabled Stall Settings Dialog Box Layout Curved Parking Lot - Disabled Stall Settings Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to select a distance from the CAD graphic for the width. You will be prompted to select two points. The distance between the two points will be placed in the appropriate edit field. This is the number of disabled stalls that will be created. The disabled stalls will be created as the first stalls. The first stalls are determined by the direction that is set on the style dialog box. This is the distance between each of the stripe lines, measured at the curve, that the disabled stalls will be placed apart from each other. You can select a width from the drop list, enter your own width in this field or click on the PIC button and select two points in CAD to calculate the distance. Toggle this on if you want to insert a disabled symbol into the disabled stalls. This icon allows you to set the CAD properties for the stripes, bumpers, disabled symbol and curb. You can set the layer, color, linetype/linestyle and width/weight.
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To create a curved parking lot, complete the following steps: 1. Select Parking Stalls > Curved from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 125
This will display the Layout Curved Parking Lot - Style dialog box (See Layout Curved Parking Lot - Style Dialog Box). 2. Select the style for the parking lot. You can select between Inside and Outside for the side the stalls will be placed on and clockwise and counterclockwise for the direction the stalls will be created around the curve. Click on Next. This displays the Layout Curved Parking Lot - Dimensions dialog box (See Layout Curved Parking Lot - Dimensions Dialog Box). 3. Enter the length for the stalls. 4. Enter the width for the stalls. 5. Click on Next. This displays the Layout Curved Parking Lot - Parameters dialog box (See Layout Curved Parking Lot - Parameters Dialog Box). 6. Select End Point or Number to determine how many stalls will be created. If you have selected Number, enter the number of stalls in the edit field. 7. Toggle on Draw End Stripes if you want to place the stripes at the ends of the first and last stalls. Click on Next. This displays the Layout Curved Parking Lot - Disabled Stall Settings dialog box (See Layout Curved Parking Lot - Disabled Stall Settings Dialog Box). 8. Enter the number of disabled stalls that are desired. 9. Enter the width for the disabled stalls. 10. Toggle on the Insert Disabled Symbol option if you want to place a disabled symbol in the disabled stalls. 11. Click on the CAD Settings icon and set the layer, color, linetype/linestyle and width/weight for the parking lot stalls. 12. Click on Finish. You will be prompted to select an object. 13. Graphically select the curve that you want to place the parking lot stalls around.
Example
This is an example of curved parking lot stalls.
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Figure 3-45 Curved Parking Lot Stalls
Layout Area Parking Lot

KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTPARKAREA The Layout Area Parking Lot command allows you to quickly place multiple parking stalls into the CAD graphic. You can set the row spacing, dimensions, parameters and disabled stall settings for the parking lot. The row spacing, dimensions, parameters and disabled settings are all different dialog boxes of the wizard that steps you through all of the settings for the command. If you do not want to change all of the settings, the defaults established for the command will be used. Also, you can set the CAD properties for the stripes, bumper, disabled symbol and curb. The CAD properties that can be set are the layer, color, linetype/linestyle and width/weight. On the Layout Area Parking Lot - Row Spacing dialog box (below), you can select between the distance between rows or the number of rows. You can also choose if you want the rows to have bi-directional aisles or not.
Figure 3-46 Layout Area Parking Lot - Row Spacing Dialog Box 127
Layout Area Parking Lot - Row Spacing Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to select the distance between centerlines or the aisle width from the CAD graphic. You are prompted to select two points. The distance between the two points is placed in the appropriate edit field. This allows you to control the spacing between the rows of parking stalls. The available options are Distance Between Centerlines and Aisle Width. Distance Between Centerlines: Select his option to specify the distance between the rows of parking spaces based on the centerline between the rows. Aisle Width: Select his option to specify the width of each aisle between the parking spaces.
Row Spacing Option
Graphically Select Distance Number of Rows Use bi-directional Aisles CAD Settings
Toggle this on if you want to specify the distance between rows by graphically selecting the parking area. The number of rows is determined by the area selected. Toggle this on if you want to specify how many rows to create. Enter the desired number of rows in the edit field. Toggle this on if you want to have traffic flow in two directions for the row. If this is toggled off, the traffic flow will be in one direction for the rows.
This icon allows you to set the CAD properties for the stripes, bumpers, disabled symbols and curb. You can set the layer, color, linetype/linestyle and width/weight.
On the Layout Area Parking Lot - Dimensions dialog box (below), you can set the dimensions for the parking lot. You can set the angle, length and width for the stalls.
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Figure 3-47 Layout Area Parking Lot - Dimensions Dialog Box Layout Area Parking Lot - Dimensions Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to select an angle or distance from the CAD graphic. You will be prompted to select two points. The angle (measured from 0 degrees) or distance will be placed in the appropriate edit field. This is the angle that the stalls will be placed at. The angle is measured in a counterclockwise direction with 0 degrees defined to the right. You can select an angle from the drop list, enter your own angle in this field or click on the PIC button and select two points in CAD to calculate the angle. This is the length of the stripe lines for the stalls. The length is the measured from the bumper line. You can select a length from the drop list, enter your own length in this field or click on the PIC button and select two points in CAD to calculate the distance. This is the perpendicular distance between each of the stripe lines that the stalls will be placed apart from each other. You can select a width from the drop list, enter your own width in this field or click on the PIC button and select two points in CAD to calculate the distance. This icon allows you to set the CAD properties for the stripes, bumpers, disabled symbol and curb. You can set the layer, color, linetype/linestyle and width/weight.
Angle
Length
Width
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Figure 3-48 Layout Area Parking Lot - Parameters Dialog Box Layout Area Parking Lot - Parameters Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon is not available for any options on this page of the Layout Area Parking Lot command. Toggle this on if you want to have as many stalls created between the two points that are selected. Toggle this on if you want to place a specified number of stalls between the two points that are selected. Enter the desired number of stalls to create in the edit field. Toggle this on if you want to place the stripe lines at the ends of the stalls. If this is toggled off, the stripe lines for the first and last stalls will not be created. This icon allows you to set the CAD properties for the stripes, bumpers, disabled symbol and curb. You can set the layer, color, linetype/linestyle and width/weight.
End Point
Number
Draw End Stripes
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In the Layout Area Parking Lot - Disabled Stall Settings dialog box (See Layout Area Parking Lot Disabled Stall Settings Dialog Box), you can specify how many disabled stalls to place and the width of those stalls. Also, you can choose to place a disabled symbol in the disabled stalls automatically. Placing disabled stalls is optional. If you do not want to place any disabled stalls, set the number of stalls to 0.
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Figure 3-49 Layout Area Parking Lot - Disabled Stall Settings Dialog Box Layout Area Parking Lot - Disabled Stall Settings Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to select a distance from the CAD graphic for the width. You will be prompted to select two points. The distance between the two points will be placed in the appropriate edit field. This is the number of disabled stalls that will be created. The disabled stalls will be created nearest to the first point that was selected. This is the perpendicular distance between each of the stripe lines that the disabled stalls will be placed apart from each other. You can select a width from the drop list, enter your own width in this field or click on the PIC button and select two points in CAD to calculate the distance. Toggle this on if you want to insert a disabled symbol into the disabled stalls. This icon allows you to set the CAD properties for the stripes, bumpers, disabled symbol and curb. You can set the layer, color, linetype/linestyle and width/weight.
Number of Stalls Width
QuickSteps
To create parking lot stalls within an area, complete the following steps: 1. Select Parking Stalls > Area from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon.
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The Layout Area Parking Lot - Row Spacing Lot dialog box (See Layout Area Parking Lot - Row Spacing Dialog Box) displays. 2. Select how you want the rows spaced. Click on Next once you have selected the spacing options. You can select between Distance Between Centerlines and Aisle Width. You can also choose to graphically select or to specify the number of rows for the area parking lot. There is also an option for Bi-directional Aisles. This displays the Layout Area Parking Lot - Dimensions dialog box (See Layout Area Parking Lot - Dimensions Dialog Box). 3. Enter the angle for the stalls. 4. Enter the length for the stalls. 5. Enter the width for the stalls. 6. Click on Next. This displays the Layout Area Parking Lot - Parameters dialog box (See Layout Area Parking Lot - Parameters Dialog Box). 7. Select End Point or Number to determine how many stalls will be created. If you have selected Number, enter the number of stalls in the edit field. 8. Toggle on Draw End Stripes if you want to place the stripes at the ends of the first and last stalls. Click on Next. This displays the Layout Area Parking Lot - Disabled Stall Settings dialog box (See Layout Area Parking Lot - Disabled Stall Settings Dialog Box). 9. Enter the number of disabled stalls that are desired. 10. Enter the width for the disabled stalls. 11. Toggle on the Insert Disabled Symbol option if you want to place a disabled symbol in the disabled stalls. 12. Click on the CAD Settings icon and set the layer, color, linetype/linestyle and width/weight for the parking lot stalls. 13. Click on Finish. You will be prompted to select a first point. 14. Graphically select the starting point of the parking lot stalls. You will be prompted to select a second point. 15. Graphically select the second point. 132
This point will be used as the direction of the parking lot stalls and the limits of the parking lot stalls if End Point was toggled on in the parameters box. You will be prompted to select a side. 16. Graphically select the side that you want the stalls placed on.
Example
This is an example of parking lot stalls created in an area.
Figure 3-50 Area Parking Lot Stalls
Parking Lot Island

The Parking Lot Island command allows you to insert pre-drawn islands into your design. You have the ability to define the type of island as well as the size and radius of the curbs.
Figure 3-51 Parking Lot Island Dialog Box 133
Parking Lot Island Dialog Box Definitions Option Island Type Next Function Select the style of island that you would like to place from this drop list. Clicking on this button allows you to continue the command.
Figure 3-52 Parking Lot Side Island Dialog Box Parking Lot Side Island Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to define the needed values by selecting points within the CAD graphic. Select the length of the island to be placed from this drop list. Select the width of the island to be placed from this drop list.
Island Length Island Width
Corner Radius
Select the corner radius of the island curb from this drop list.
Curb Width
Select the width of the curb from this drop list.
Insertion Point
Select the insertion point of the island from this drop list. Choose from the following options: Bottom Center, Bottom Left, Bottom Right.
Hatch Interior Area
Toggling this option on allows you to hatch the interior of the island with a user- defined hatch pattern.
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This icon allows you to edit the information for linestyle, layer, color and line width. This icon allows you to specify the pattern to be placed on the island.
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REPORTS
In this chapter: Report Points ..................................................................... 138 Report Unused Points........................................................ 139 Inverse Points .................................................................... 141 Two Point Inverse .............................................................. 143 Inverse Object.................................................................... 143 Report Area ....................................................................... 145 Report Angle...................................................................... 159 Station/Offset Points .......................................................... 164 Stakeout Radial Points ...................................................... 168 Stakeout Boundary ............................................................ 171 Stakeout Alignment............................................................ 177 Write Legal Description ...................................................... 182 Label Line by Points.224 Label Curve by Points..225
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Report Points
KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTREPORTPOINT The Report Points command may be used to build a report of selected Points from the project. You can use any of the standard methods of selecting Points from the drawing or the database. For more information, see See Select Points Dialog Box. The selected Points will report information such as Point ID, Northing, Easting, elevation, description, layer, symbol and Description Key. The report can then be printed in a user-definable format. You may choose the information and the order in which the information should appear in the report. You will also be able to save the printing options as a default setting.
Figure 4-1 Report Points Dialog Box Report Points Dialog Box Definitions Option Point ID Northing (Y) Easting (X) Elevation (Z) Description Layer Symbol 138 Icon Function This column displays the Point ID values. This column displays the Northing or Y coordinate values of the Points. This column displays the Easting or X coordinate values of the Points. This column displays the Elevation or Z coordinate values of the Points. This column displays the description values. This column displays the layer of each selected Point. This column displays the symbol name of each selected Point. This will either be the name of the block.
Description Key Print
This column displays the Description Key associated with each selected Point. You may select what Point information and in what order you want to print the report. These settings can be saved as the default for future reports. You may print the report to a file or the printer. See See Print Options Dialog Box.
Clear
You may clear the list of Points and reselect them from the project by clicking on this button. This button allows you to display the Select Points dialog box or deselect Points to be reported. This is only available if the Select Points dialog box has been closed.
Select Points
QuickSteps
To display the information about Points, complete the following steps: 1. Select Points from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. The Report Points dialog box (See Report Points Dialog Box) displays. 2. Choose the method by which you will select the Points to be included in the report. 3. Select the Points. The selected Points will be listed in the Report Points dialog box with all the associated information. 4. To clear the list of Points, click on the Clear button. 5. Click on the Print icon if you want to print the Points listed.
Report Unused Points

KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTSCUNUSED The Report Unused Points command may be used to see which Point IDs are currently not in use in the project. You can report the Point ID ranges available in the entire project or check to see what Point IDs are not being used within a specified range of Point ID values.
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Figure 4-2 Report Unused Points Dialog Box Report Unused Points Dialog Box Definitions Option Point ID Icon Function This displays all of the Point IDs that have not been used in the project. This will display a single Point ID, range of Point IDs and the last Point ID that was used. Turn this radio button on if you want to display all of the unused Points in the project. Turn this radio button on if you want to display all of the unused Points within the range specified. Enter the Point IDs that you want to search from and to in the From and To edit fields. This icon allows you to print the unused Points that are listed.
All
Range
Print
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To display the unused Point IDs in your project, complete the following steps: 1. Select Unused Points from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. The Report Unused Points dialog box (See Report Unused Points Dialog Box) displays. The Point IDs that have not been used in your project will be displayed. 2. Switch between All and Range to adjust the report as needed. 140
3. If you select the Range option, enter the Point ID in the From and To edit fields and click on Apply.
Inverse Points
KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTINVERSEPOINT The Inverse Points command may be used to query lines or arcs that are defined by Points or points. You may type or select Points or points to report the inverse information between them. Points may be entered as a range or one at a time. Curves may be defined by points of intersection, radius points or a point on the curve, all entered individually. The report will display, if applicable, the point type, Point ID, Northing, Easting, elevation, description, Description Key, horizontal direction, vertical direction, horizontal distance, delta elevation and slope distance to the next point.
Figure 4-3 Inverse Points Dialog Box
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Inverse Points Dialog Box Definitions Option Inverse Points Options Icon Function Select the option for entering or selecting Point IDs or coordinates to report inverse information. The available options are: Line by Start and End Points; Line by Range; Curve by Start, Point of Intersection, End; Curve by Start, Point on Curve, End; Curve by Start, Radius Point, End; and Curve by Start, Radius Length, End. If the option is set to Line By Start and End Points, you will need to enter or graphically select two points. If the option is set to Line By Range, you will need to enter or graphically select two Points. If the option is set to a curve option containing Point of Intersection, Point on Curve or Radius Point, you need to enter or graphically select three points and specify if the direction of the curve is clockwise or counterclockwise. If the option is set to Radius Length for the curve option, you need to enter or select two points graphically and enter a radius length and specify if the direction of the curve is clockwise or counterclockwise. PIC This icon allows you to select a Point ID or Northing and Easting coordinate pair from the CAD graphic when focus is placed in the Point ID or Northing and Easting edit fields respectively. This determines the direction of the curve. Click on the picture or the word to change the direction of the curve. This is the radius length of the curve. This will only be available if the inverse option is set to Curve by Start, Radius Length, End. This allows you to enter or graphically select an existing Point. You can select it for the start of line, end of line, start of a range, end of a range, start of curve, point of intersection, point on curve, radius point and end of curve. This allows you to enter or graphically select the Northing and Easting coordinates. You can select them for the start of line, end of line, start of range, end of range, start of curve, point of intersection, point on curve, radius point and end of curve. Click on this icon to print the report to a file or directly to the system printer.
Clockwise/ Counterclockwise Radius
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Clear List
This will clear the list that displays the points inversed. This allows you to start over with a new series of inverses.
QuickSteps
To inverse between points, complete the following steps: 1. Select Inverse > Inverse Points from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. This displays the Inverse Points dialog box (See Inverse Points Dialog Box). 2. From the drop list, select the method between which to enter Point or coordinates to inverse. 3. Enter or graphically select Point IDs or coordinates between which to inverse. For more information on selecting Points or coordinates, see See Pick Point Dialog Box. 4. Click on Apply to display the inverse results in the list box. 5. Click on the Print icon if you want to print the inverse results. 6. Click on the Clear List button if you want to Clear the inverse results from the list box.
Two Point Inverse

New Command
Inverse Object
KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTINVERSEOBJ The Inverse Object command may be used to generate and print a report of the inverse of selected lines, arcs, spirals or complex objects. You may select objects from the CAD graphic and report the inverse information. Objects may be single line segments, arcs, spirals or complex objects. The direction calculated is based on the location where the object is selected. The closest endpoint of the object selected is the start of the inverse and is in the direction of the object selected. The report for line segments will display the object type, Point ID, Northing, Easting, elevation, description, Description Key, horizontal direction, vertical direction, horizontal distance, delta elevation and slope distance to the next endpoint. 143
The report for curve segments will display the object type and the following information for the curve: PC, PT, RP, PI, Point ID, Northing, Easting, elevation, description and Description Key. The standard curve data is also reported. The report for spiral segments will display the object type and the following information for the spiral: start point, end point, PI, Point ID, Northing, Easting, elevation, description and Description Key. The standard spiral data is also reported. If a selected object contains a segment that is not a line, arc or spiral segment, the object will be reported as an undefined object and will display its beginning and ending information as if it were a line segment.
Figure 4-4 Inverse Object Dialog Box Inverse Object Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to select a new object to inverse from the CAD graphic. Turn this option on if you want to display the inverse information for the selected segment of the object only. If a complex object is selected, only the segment that is selected will be inversed. Turn this option on if you want to display the inverse of all segments of a complex object. Click on this icon to print the report to a file or directly to the system printer. This will clear the list that displays the inversed objects. This allows you to start over with a new series of inverses.
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Complex Object
Print
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QuickSteps
To inverse an object, complete the following steps: 1. Select Inverse > Inverse Object from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. This displays the Inverse Object dialog box (See Inverse Object Dialog Box). 2. Select Single Object or Complex Object for the type of inverse you want. 3. Graphically select an object from the CAD graphic. If you want to select additional objects, click on the PIC button and select another object. 4. Click on the Print icon if you want to print the inverse results. 5. Click on the Clear List button if you want to Clear the inverse results from the list box.
Report Area
KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTREPORTAREA The Report Area command allows you to choose between several methods to query a bounded area. The methods are By Points, Objects, Eagle Point Boundary and Parcels. The Area by Points method allows you to determine the area of a region by selecting points or Points. The points selected may be actual points on the boundary or they may be PI or RP points that further define the area. The Area by Objects method allows you to determine the area of a region bounded by selected lines, arcs, spirals and complex objects. You may also select one object to get an area, or select more than one geometrically closed complex object to determine an area bounded by those objects. That region is then selected by choosing an internal point that is bounded by the selected objects. The Area by Eagle Point Boundary method allows you to determine the area of a region bounded by lines, arcs, spirals and complex objects by selecting an internal point. You may enter a tolerance value that will artificially close a bounded region if it is not geometrically closed. The tolerance value is the minimum distance allowed between two endpoints of bounding objects before these objects are closed for the calculation of the area. The Area by Parcels method allows you to select a defined parcel from the CAD graphic or from the parcel database. The information that is displayed includes the region's area and perimeter in the project's working units. A detailed explanation of each Point determined on the bounded region, including Point ID, Northing, Easting and elevation, is also displayed. Each line segment of the bounded region is reported with horizontal direction, vertical direction, horizontal distance, delta elevation and slope distance. Each arc segment of the bounded region is reported with coordinate information for the point of curvature, radius point, point of tangency and the point of intersection. Additional curve data includes the curve direction, 145
degree of curvature (arc and chord definitions), radius, delta angle, tangent length, arc length, chord direction, chord length, external and middle ordinate. All of the selection methods create an area report that includes the area, perimeter and an inverse of each course taken along the boundary. When a closed region is formed, the results will be displayed. The results can be printed to a file or to a printer.
Figure 4-5 Report Area Dialog Box Report Area Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to select an object or internal point and have Eagle Point determine the boundary, or a parcel, depending on which method is selected. This option is not available when the Select Points to Determine Area method is selected. Select this option to determine an area by selecting the bounding points. You may type or graphically select points or Points that are on the boundary, or define arc portions by selecting points of intersection, points on a curve, or radius points. Click on the Apply button to report the area by points. For more information on reporting the area using points, see See Report Area By Points.
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Objects (select graphically)
Select this option to determine the area of a region by selecting the bounding lines, arcs, spirals, complex objects and closed objects. Upon selecting all of the defining objects, graphically pick an internal point within the selected bounding objects to determine the area. Click on the PIC button and graphically select the bounding objects. Press the Enter key when you are done selecting objects in AutoCAD. Select an internal point to determine the area. Click on Apply to view the reported area. For more information on reporting an area by selecting objects, see See Report Area By Objects.
Eagle Point Boundary (select internal point near beginning)
Select this option to determine the area of a region by selecting an internal point of a region bounded by lines, arcs, spirals, complex and closed objects. If the desired region is not geometrically closed, you may type a tolerance value to close the region selected. The tolerance value is the minimum distance allowed between two endpoints of bounding objects before these objects are closed for the calculation of the area. Type a tolerance value and click on the PIC button. Select an internal point of a bounded region. Click on Apply to view the reported area. For more information on reporting an area using the Eagle Point Boundary option, see See Report Area By Eagle Point Boundary.
Tolerance
The tolerance value is the minimum distance allowed between two endpoints of bounding objects before these objects are closed for the calculation of the area. This option is only available when the method of Eagle Point Boundary is selected. Select this option to determine the area of a defined parcel. Type the name of the parcel or select the parcel from the list of defined parcels by clicking on the Defined Parcels button. Click on Apply to view the reported area. For more information on reporting an area of a parcel, see See Report Area By Parcels.
Parcels
Parcel Name
This is the name of the parcel. Type the name in the edit field or click on the Defined Parcels button and select one. This allows you to select a Civil 3D parcel from a list of all parcels that have been defined for the project. This button allows you to control what is displayed in the Area report. Parcel-specific information is only included if the Parcels method is selected. For more information, see See Report Area Settings. 147
Defined Parcels Report Area Settings
Report Area By Points

The Report Area by Points option allows you to determine an area by selecting the bounding points. You may type or graphically select points or Points that are on the boundary or define arc portions by selecting points of intersection, points on a curve or radius points. Click on the Close Object button to close the area back on the first point. Click on the Show Area button to display the area formed and the results of the area.
Figure 4-6 Report Area by Points Dialog Box Report Area by Points Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to graphically select the Points or points between which to calculate the angle. Select the option for entering or selecting Point IDs or coordinates to define the area. The available options are: Line by Start and End Points; Curve by Start, Point of Intersection, End; Curve by Start, Point on Curve, End; Curve by Start, Radius Point, End; Curve by Start, Radius Length, End. If the option is set to line, you will need to enter or graphically select two points. If the option is set to a curve option containing Point of Intersection, Point on Curve or Radius Point, you need to enter or graphically select three points. If the option is set to Radius Length for the curve option, you need to enter or select two points graphically, enter a radius length and specify if the direction of the curve is clockwise or counterclockwise. Clockwise/ Counterclockwise This determines the direction of the curve. Click on the icon or the word to change the direction of the curve. This is only available if the construction option is set to Curve by Start, Radius Point, End or Curve by Start, Radius Length, End.
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This is the radius length of the curve. This will only be available if the construction option is set to Curve by Start, Radius Length, End. This allows you to enter or graphically select an existing Point. You can select it for the start of line, end of line, start of curve, point of intersection, point on curve, radius point and end of curve. This allows you to enter or graphically select the Northing and Easting coordinates. You can select them for the start of line, end of line, start of curve, point of intersection, point on curve, radius point and end of curve. Click on this button to join the last point selected with the first point selected in the command. This option will only enable after three points have been selected. Click on this button to display the reported area. You will need to select an internal point in case there are any conflicts.
Point ID
Northing/Easting
Close Object
Show Area
QuickSteps
To calculate the area of a region by selecting points or Points, complete the following steps: 1. Select Inverse > Area from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. The Report Area dialog box (See Report Area Dialog Box) displays. 2. Select the Points option and click on Apply. The Report Area by Points dialog box (See Report Area by Points Dialog Box) displays. 3. From the drop list, choose a method for the type of object that you are defining. 4. Enter or graphically select Points or coordinates to define the area. 5. Click on the Close Object button to close the area. 6. Click on the Show Area button. You are prompted to select a point. 7. Graphically select a point inside the region defined by the points.
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Example
This example shows how to create an area report of a region bounded by Points or points on lines in the CAD graphic. You may enter Point ID values that exist in the project or select points graphically. 1. Select Reports > Area and choose the Points option. 2. Click on Apply. 3. Determine whether the first course of the area is a line or an arc segment. The first course in the example is a line segment. 4. Select Line by Start and End Points from the drop list. Click in the Northing edit field in the Start of Line column and click on the PIC button. Graphically select the start point as shown in the figure below.
Figure 4-7 Select Start Point 5. Continue to select each line end point in the CAD graphic until you need to change methods of selection. In the example, a cul-de-sac is approached with a known radius and an available radius point in the CAD graphic. 6. Select the Curve by Start, Radius Point, End method and select the points from the CAD graphic as shown in the figure below.
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Figure 4-8 Enter Radius Point 7. On the next curve portion in this example, the only information available to recreate the curve was to select a point on the curve itself. The curve is determined by using the Start Curve, Point on Curve, End option. Graphically select the points as shown in the figure below.
Figure 4-9 Select a Point on the Curve 8. To complete the area, the region needs to be closed. Click on the Close Object button when you have entered the first point on which you started.
Figure 4-10 Closing the Area 9. Click on the Show Area button to display the defined area. Graphically select a point internal to the area.
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Report Area By Objects

The Report Area by Objects option allows you to determine an area by selecting a single closed object or by selecting several bounding lines, arcs, complex objects or closed objects to calculate an area. Select an internal point to properly define the selected region. Click on Apply to report the area.
QuickSteps
To calculate the area of a region bounded by selected lines, arcs, spirals or complex objects, complete the following steps: 1. Select Inverse > Area from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. The Report Area dialog box (See Report Area Dialog Box) displays. 2. Select the Objects method. 3. Click on the PIC button and graphically select one or more objects that form a closed, bounded region. When you are done selecting objects, press the Enter key in AutoCAD. 4. Select an internal point inside of the closed region to define it. 5. Click on Apply to accept the bounded area. The results of the area display. 6. If you want to print the results, click on the Print button.
Example
This example shows how to create an area report of a region bounded by parcels or separate line, arc, or spiral segments in the CAD graphic. 1. Select Inverse Area from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon and choose the Objects (select graphically) option. 2. Click on the PIC icon. 3. Graphically select the objects to use to calculate an area as shown in the figure below.
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Figure 4-11 Select Bounding Objects 4. Once you have selected all of the objects to completely enclose the area to be reported, press the Enter key in AutoCAD. 5. You are prompted to select an internal point. 6. Graphically select a point inside the area as shown in the figure below.
Figure 4-12 Select Internal Point 7. Click on Apply.
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The results of the area are displayed.
Report Area By Eagle Point Boundary

The Report Area by Eagle Point Boundary option allows you to determine an area by selecting an internal point to properly define the selected region. You may specify a tolerance setting for a region that may not be entirely closed. If the distance between the two endpoints falls within the tolerance value, the region will be considered closed between those two endpoints. Click on Apply to report the area.
QuickSteps
To calculate the area of a region bounded by lines, arcs, spirals and complex objects by selecting an internal point, complete the following steps: 1. Select Inverse > Area from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. The Report Area dialog box (See Report Area Dialog Box) displays. 2. Select the Eagle Point Boundary method. 3. Enter the desired tolerance to automatically close the region selected. 4. Click on the PIC button. 5. Select an internal point inside of the closed region to define it. 6. Click on Apply to accept the bounded area. The results of the area display. 7. If you want to print the results, click on the Print icon.
Example
This example shows how to create an area report of a region bounded by line, arc or spiral segments in the CAD graphic. 1. Select Inverse > Area from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. The Report Area dialog box (See Report Area Dialog Box) displays. 2. Choose Eagle Point Boundary (select internal point near beginning) option. 3. Type 0.001 for the endpoint distance tolerance setting. This setting will automatically join endpoints of objects that fall within the tolerance distance. This value entered is in the current working units. 4. Click on the PIC button. 154
5. Pick a point inside of the area for which you wish to report an area as shown in See Select Internal Point below. The Eagle Point Boundary is calculated from the selection of an internal point of bounding lines, arcs, spirals and complex objects. The nearest endpoint of a bounding object to the internal point selected is the start point for the boundary calculation.
Figure 4-13 Select Internal Point The value specified for the tolerance is applied to each endpoint of the bounding selected objects. If two endpoints fall within the tolerance value, Surveyors Companion will connect the two endpoints with a line segment for the purpose of closing the boundary. If the endpoints fall outside of the tolerance value, then the Eagle Point boundary will continue to calculate the boundary until it meets at the same coordinate at which it started or it is unable to find enough bounding objects. See the figure below for an example.
Figure 4-14 Endpoint Gap Falls Within Tolerance After the Eagle Point Boundary command has found a closed area with regard to any tolerance settings, the closest intersection to the selected internal point will be the start point for the reported inverse of the bounded region. 6. Click on Apply to display the results of the area.
Report Area By Parcels

The Report Area by Parcels option allows you to determine an area by selecting a defined parcel from the list of predefined parcels or graphically selecting a parcel from the CAD graphic. You may type the parcel name or click on the Defined Parcels button to select a predefined parcel. Click on Apply to report the area. 155
QuickSteps
To select a defined parcel graphically from the CAD graphic or from the parcel database, complete the following steps: 1. Select Inverse > Area from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. The Report Area dialog box (See Report Area Dialog Box) displays. 2. Choose Parcels for the selection method. 3. Type the name of the parcel or select one from the Parcel Database by clicking on the Defined Parcels button. 4. Click on Apply. The results for the area display. 5. If you want to print the results, click on the Print icon.
Report Area Settings

The Report Area Settings command allows you to control what is displayed in the area report. Since the area report can be printed, it is also the information that is printed. You can control what items are printed, the label for each item and what order the items are displayed in the area report. The items that can be included in the report are Name, Description, ID, Owner, Square Feet (Square Meters), Acres (Hectares), Perimeter, Parent Name, Parent Description, Parent Square Feet (Square Meters), Parent Acres (Hectares), Percent of Parent and Closure Data. You can also include Point Descriptions in the area report for any Points that are placed on the object being reported. The parcel specific items are only displayed in the area report if a Parcel is selected. The items specific to Parcels are Name, Description, Owner, Parent Name, Parent Description, Parent Square Feet (Square Meters), Parent Acres (Hectares) and Percent of Parent.
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Figure 4-15 Report Area Settings Dialog Box Report Area Settings Dialog Box Definitions Option Item Function Toggle on the items that you wish to display in the area report. The available items that can be placed in the area report are Name, Description, ID, Owner, Square Feet (Square Meters), Acres (Hectares), Perimeter, Parent Name, Parent Description, Parent Square Feet (Square Meters), Parent Acres (Hectares), Percent of Parent and Closure Data. Parcel-specific items are only displayed in the area report if a Parcel is selected. The items specific to Parcels are Name, Description, Owner, Parent Name, Parent Description, Parent Square Feet (Square Meters), Parent Acres (Hectares) and Percent of Parent. Toggle this option on if you want the name of the parcel to be displayed in the area report. Also, specify the label for the name and the order it is to be placed into the area report. Toggle this option on if you want the description of the parcel to be displayed in the area report. Also, specify the label for the description and the order it is to be placed into the area report. Toggle this option on if you want the ID of the parcel to be displayed in the area report. Also, specify the label for the ID and the order it is to be placed into the area report. 157
Name
Description
ID
Owner
Toggle this option on if you want the Owner of the parcel to be displayed in the area report. Also, specify the label for the Owner and the order it is to be placed into the area report. Toggle this option on if you want the area in Square Feet (Square Meters) to be displayed in the area report. Also, specify the label for the Square Feet (Square Meters) and the order it is to be placed into the area report. Toggle this option on if you want the area in Acres (Hectares) to be displayed in the area report. Also, specify the label for the Acres (Hectares) and the order it is to be placed into the area report. Toggle this option on if you want the Perimeter of the object to be displayed in the area report. Also, specify the label for the Perimeter and the order it is to be placed into the area report. Toggle this option on if you want the Parent Name of the parcel to be displayed in the area report. Also, specify the label for the Parent Name and the order it is to be placed into the area report. Toggle this option on if you want the Parent Description of the parcel to be displayed in the area report. Also, specify the label for the Parent Description and the order it is to be placed into the area report. Toggle this option on if you want the Parent Square Feet (Square Meters) of the parcel to be displayed in the area report. Also, specify the label for the Parent Square Feet (Square Meters) and the order it is to be placed into the area report. Toggle this option on if you want the Parent Acres (Hectares) of the parcel to be displayed in the area report. Also, specify the label for the Parent Acres (Hectares) and the order it is to be placed into the area report. Toggle this option on if you want the Percent of Parent of the parcel to be displayed in the area report. Also, specify the label for the Percent of Parent and the order it is to be placed into the area report. Toggle this option on if you want the Closure Data for the object to be displayed in the area report. Also, specify the label for the Closure Data and the order it is to be placed into the area report. This allows you to specify how each item is labeled in the area report. You can specify up to 128 characters for the label of each item. This option is available for any item that is toggled on.
Square Feet (Square Meters) Acres (Hectares)
Perimeter
Parent Name
Parent Description
Parent Square Feet (Square Meters) Parent Acres (Hectares)
Percent of Parent
Closure Data
Label
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Order
This allows you to control the order the items are placed in the area report. The lowest number is placed at the top of the area report and the highest number is placed at the bottom of the report. Toggle this option on if you want to include any Point descriptions within the area report. Points only display if they are at the key points of the object being reported. The key points include endpoints, PC, PT, RP and PI locations.
Include Point Descriptions
Report Angle
KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTREPORTANGLE The Report Angle command allows you to query an angle formed by three points or two line segments in a project. You may type or select Points or points, select line segments or complex objects to report the angles formed by the objects. The information reported includes the angle queried in a user-definable format, Point IDs, coordinates and tangent directions and distances.
Report Angle By Points

The Report Angle by Points command allows you to select three points to calculate the angle between. You can enter or graphically select Points or coordinate points.
Figure 4-16 Report Angle By Points Dialog Box
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Report Angle By Points Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to graphically select the Points or points between which to calculate the angle. This allows you to enter or graphically select an existing Point. You can select it for the start point, vertex point and end point. This allows you to enter or graphically select the Northing (Y) and Easting (X) coordinates. You can select them for the start point, vertex point and end point. This displays the calculated horizontal direction and distance from the start point to the vertex point. This displays the calculated horizontal direction and distance from the vertex point to the end point. This displays the calculated horizontal direction and distance from the start point to the end point. You may choose to display the calculated angle as an angle right, angle left, deflection right or deflection left. Selecting a different angle type will update the displayed vertex angle. This icon allows you to print the angle report to a file or a printer.
Point ID
Northing/Easting
Start to Vertex
Vertex to End
Start to End
Vertex Angle
Print
QuickSteps
To query an angle formed by three points, complete the following steps: 1. Select Inverse > Angle from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon and choose Points. 2. Click on Apply. The Report Angle By Points dialog box (See Report Angle By Points Dialog Box) displays. 3. Enter or graphically select the start point. For more information on selecting Points or points, see See Pick Point Dialog Box. 4. Enter or graphically select the vertex point. For more information on selecting Points or points, see See Pick Point Dialog Box. 5. Enter or graphically select the end point. 160
For more information on selecting Points or points, see See Pick Point Dialog Box. 6. Change the Vertex Angle option (if necessary). The available angle options are angle right, angle left, deflection right and deflection left. 7. If you want to print the angle report, click on the Print icon. 8. Click on the Clear button to clear the edit fields to restart or select the next point to build off of the last two points.
Example
This example shows how to calculate an angle by selecting Points or points in the CAD graphic. You may enter Point ID values that exist in the project or select points graphically. 1. Select Inverse > Angle from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon and choose the Points option. 2. Click on Apply. The Report Angle By Points dialog box (See Report Angle By Points Dialog Box) displays. 3. Select the start point graphically as shown in See Select Angle by Points. 4. Select the vertex point graphically as shown in See Select Angle by Points. 5. Select the end point graphically as shown in the figure below.
Figure 4-17 Select Angle by Points 6. Select the angle type to report. You may choose from angle right, angle left, deflection right or deflection left.
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You may continue to query the next angle created by the current vertex and end point by selecting a new end point. The first vertex then becomes the start point for the new angle.
Figure 4-18 Select Next Point
Report Angle By Lines

The Report Angle by Lines command allows you to select line segments or complex objects to calculate the angle between. If the lines do not intersect, the intersection point will be calculated and displayed as the coordinates of the vertex.
Figure 4-19 Report Angle By Lines Dialog Box Report Angle By Lines Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to graphically select the lines or complex objects between which to calculate the angle. This displays the Point ID (if applicable) and the Northing and Easting coordinate values of the determined vertex location of the two line segments. This displays the determined direction, length and distance to the vertex for the first selected line segment.
Vertex Point
First Line
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Second Line
This displays the determined direction, length and distance to the vertex for the second selected line segment. This displays the direction of the line segment. The direction is determined from the location in which it was selected. This displays the length of the selected line segment. This displays the distance from the vertex to the furthest endpoint of the line segment away from the vertex. You may choose to display the calculated angle as an angle right, angle left, deflection right, or a deflection left. Select a different angle type to update the displayed vertex angle. This icon allows you to print the angle report to a file or printer.
Direction
Length of Line Distance to Vertex Vertex Angle
Print
QuickSteps
To query an angle formed by lines, complete the following steps: 1. Select Inverse > Angle from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon and turn on the Lines radio button. 2. Click on Apply. The Report Angle By Lines dialog box (See Report Angle By Lines Dialog Box) displays. 3. Click on the PIC button and graphically select the first segment. 4. Graphically select the second segment. 5. Change the Vertex Angle option (if necessary). The available angle options are angle right, angle left, deflection right and deflection left. 6. If you want to print the angle report, click on the Print icon.
Example
This example shows how to calculate an angle by selecting line segments in the CAD graphic. The line segments may be separated or intersect each other. 1. Select Inverse > Angle from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon and choose Lines. 2. Click on Apply. 163
The Report Angle By Lines dialog box (See Report Angle By Lines Dialog Box) displays. 3. Click on the PIC button. You will be prompted to select an object. 4. Graphically select the first segment as shown in See Select Line Segments. 5. Graphically select the second line segment as shown in the figure below.
Figure 4-20 Select Line Segments The vertex angle displays.
Station/Offset Points
KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTREPORTSTAOFF The Report Station/Offset command may be used to generate a station/offset report from any selected line, arc, spiral, complex object or alignment. You may select any line, arc, spiral or complex object in the project to use as a basis for stationing. You may graphically select an alignment or choose one from the list of defined alignments in the project. You then select individual Points or points to report the station and offset values. The points/Points may be selected using any of the standard Surveyors Companion selection methods available. For more information on Point selection methods, see See Select Points Dialog Box. You may continue to build a selection set using different selection methods which will update in the Report Station/Offset dialog box (below). A corridor edge or maximum offset distance from the alignment may also be specified to further filter the selection set. The report will display, if applicable, Point ID, station, offset, Northing, Easting, elevation, description, CAD properties (layer), symbol and Description Key for each point selected. If the selected object is not an alignment, then a zero (0+00) station value will be assumed at the nearest endpoint to where it was selected. 164
The printed report may be sorted by any value in the report, including station, offset and Point ID.
Figure 4-21 Report Station/Offset Dialog Box Report Station/Offset Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function Click on this button to graphically select a Point or Points from the CAD graphic. This allows you to choose whether you are adding Points to the report or if you are removing them from the report. If the selection mode is set to select when the Apply button is clicked, the Points will be added to the report. If the selection mode is set to unselect, the Points will be removed from the report when the Apply button is clicked. This allows you to choose the method that will be used to select or unselect Points. See See Select Points Dialog Box for more information. Point ID Northing Easting Left Side, Less than or equal to This is the Point ID for which you will get a station/offset report. This displays the Northing (Y) coordinates of the Point ID. This displays the Easting (X) coordinates of the Point ID. You may specify a left side corridor edge to narrow down the selected Points. If this option is checked on, type an offset distance for the left side of the selected alignment or object. If any of the selected Points occur outside the offset distance entered, they will no longer be considered as part of the selection set when the Apply button is clicked.
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Selection Method
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Right Side, Less than or equal to
You may specify a right side corridor edge to narrow down the selected Points. If this option is checked on, type an offset distance for the right side of the selected alignment or object. If any of the selected Points occur outside the offset distance entered, they will no longer be considered as part of the selection set when the Apply button is clicked.
Figure 4-22 Report Station/Offset Dialog Box Report Station/Offset Dialog Box Definitions Option Alignment Name Length BOP Icon Function This displays the name of the selected alignment.
This displays the overall length of the selected alignment or object. This displays the beginning of a project station value or the starting station of the selected alignment. This displays the end of a project station value or the ending station of the selected alignment. This displays any station equations on the selected alignment.
EOP
Station Equations Point ID Station
This column displays the Point ID values that have been selected. This column displays the reported station or distance along the selected alignment or object.
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Offset
This column displays the reported offset or distance from the selected alignment or object. This column displays the Northing or Y coordinate values. This column displays the Easting or X coordinate values. This column displays the Elevation or Z coordinate values. This column displays the description values for each Point selected. This column displays the layer. This column displays the symbol name of each selected Point. This will either be the name of the block. This column displays the Description Key associated with each selected Point. You may select what Point information and in what order you want to print the report. These settings will be saved as the default for future reports. You may print the report to a file or to the printer. For more information, see See Print Options Dialog Box
Northing Easting Elevation Description Layer Symbol
Description Key Print
Clear
You may clear the list of Points and reselect them from the project.
QuickSteps
To report the station and offset values of Points or coordinates, complete the following steps: 1. Select Stakeout > Station/Offset Points from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 2. Graphically select an alignment or object in CAD using the PIC button or highlight a defined alignment and click on Next. The Report Station/Offset dialog boxes (See Report Station/Offset Dialog Box and See Report Station/Offset Dialog Box) display. 3. Choose the selection mode. The available options are Select and Unselect. 4. Choose a selection method from the drop list. 5. Select the Points for which you want a station and offset report. 6. Specify a distance for the left and right corridor if desired. 167
7. Click on Apply. The Points display and the station/offset values are reported.
Stakeout Radial Points

KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTSTAKEPOINT The Stakeout Points command allows you to generate and print a report for staking selected Points and points. Enter or graphically select an occupied point. Enter the backsight orientation. Select the Points and points to generate a report for radial stakeout. The information generated by the report includes the Point ID information for each occupied point, the angle/direction to each selected point and the horizontal distance. The report displays, if applicable, Point ID, angle/direction, distance, Northing, Easting, elevation, description, CAD properties (layer), symbol and Description Key for each point selected. For more information on selecting a Point or coordinates, see See Pick Point Dialog Box. For more information on direction options, see See Direction Dialog Box. For more information on selecting Points, see See Select Points Dialog Box. To select a backsight Point/point, choose the Direction Point option. The resultant obtained from this dialog box is a direction to the backsight. If you select the Backsight by Direction Point option, enter a turned angle value of 000'00".
Figure 4-23 Stakeout Points Dialog Box Stakeout Points Dialog Box Definitions 168
Option Occupied Point
Icon
Function This displays the Point ID and coordinate information from which the location that the angles or directions to the stakeout points are calculated. This displays the Point ID and coordinate information for the backsight that the angles to the stakeout points are calculated from. If the backsight was determined by a method other than selecting a point, the values for the Point ID and coordinates will display as N/A. This displays the entered backsight direction.
Backsight Point
Backsight Direction Angle Type
Select the angle type to display the calculated angles/directions. You may select one of the following options: Angle Right, Angle Left, Deflection Right, Deflection Left, North Azimuth, South Azimuth or Bearing This column displays the Point ID values for each selected Point. This column displays the calculated angle to each selected Point using the selected angle type. This column displays the horizontal distance to each selected Point. This column displays the Elevation or Z coordinate values for each selected Point. This column displays the description values for each selected Point. This column displays the Northing or Y coordinate values for each selected Point. This column displays the Easting or X coordinate values for each selected Point. This column displays the layer. This column displays the symbol name of each selected Point. This will either be the name of the block. This column displays the Description Key associated with each selected Point.
Point ID Angle
Distance Elevation
Description Northing
Easting
Layer Symbol
Description Key
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Print Options
This icon allows you to customize how you want the Stakeout Points information printed. For more information on print options, see See Print Options Dialog Box.
QuickSteps
To stake out points, complete the following steps: 1. Select Stakeout > Radial Points from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 2. Enter or graphically select a Point or point for the occupied point. Click on Next. For more information on selecting Points or points, see See Pick Point Dialog Box. 3. Enter the backsight direction. Click on Next. For more information on direction options, see See Direction Dialog Box. 4. Select the Points that you want to radially stake out. Click on Apply to select the Points. For more information on selecting Points, see See Select Points Dialog Box. 5. Click on Next. The Stakeout Points dialog box (See Stakeout Points Dialog Box) displays. 6. If you want to print the radial stakeout, click on the Print icon.
Example
This example displays the occupied point and the backsight point that are used to stake out the points along the parcel line.
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Figure 4-24 Stakeout Points Diagram
Stakeout Boundary
KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTSTAKEBOUND The Stakeout Boundary command may be used to generate and print a report for the radial stakeout of a closed boundary. Enter or graphically select a Point or point for the occupied station. Enter the direction of the backsight. For more information on selecting Points or points, see See Pick Point Dialog Box. For more information on direction options, see See Direction Dialog Box. Select a boundary using one of the methods explained in the following paragraphs. The Eagle Point Boundary method allows you to select a region bounded by lines, arcs, spirals and complex objects by selecting an internal point. The point selected will determine the first occupied point and the traverse direction around the boundary. You may enter a tolerance value that will artificially close a region if it is not geometrically closed. The tolerance value is the minimum distance allowed between two endpoints of selected objects before these objects are closed for determining the boundary. The Closed Object method allows you to select a closed complex object. The point selected on the object will determine the first occupied point and the traverse direction around the boundary. 171
The Parcels method allows you to select a defined parcel graphically from the CAD graphic or from the parcel database. The Stakeout Boundary will build the report from the boundary beginning point and find the angle/direction and distance to the next boundary point to stake out. All methods create a report that includes all of the endpoints or vertices of lines, curve PC and PT points along the boundary. The information generated by the report includes the Point ID information for each occupied point, the angle/direction to each point and the horizontal distance. The report will display, if applicable, the point type, Point ID, angle/direction, distance, Northing, Easting, elevation, description, CAD properties (layer), symbol and Description Key for each point along the boundary. To select a backsight Point/point, choose the Direction Point option. The result obtained from this dialog box is a direction to the backsight. If you select the Backsight by Direction Point method, enter a turned angle value of 000'00".
Figure 4-25 Stakeout Boundary Method Dialog Box Stakeout Boundary Method Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to select an object or internal point and have Eagle Point determine the boundary from the CAD graphic. This option is not available when the Parcels method is selected. Select this option to determine a region to stakeout by selecting an internal point to properly define the selected region.
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Specify a tolerance setting for a region that may not be entirely closed. If the distance between the two endpoints falls within the tolerance value, the region will be considered closed between those two endpoints. Select this option to determine a region to stakeout by selecting a closed object.
Closed Object (select graphically) Parcels
Select this option to select a defined parcel from the list of predefined parcels or graphically select a Parcel from the CAD graphic to stakeout. You may type the parcel name or click on the Defined Parcels button to select a predefined parcel. This is the name of the parcel. Type it in the edit box or select it by clicking on the Defined Parcels button. This allows you to select a Civil 3D parcel from a list of all parcels that have been defined for the project.
Parcel Name
Defined Parcels
Figure 4-26 Stakeout Boundary Report Dialog Box Stakeout Boundary Report Dialog Box Definitions Option Occupied Point Icon Function This displays the Point ID and coordinate information for the location from which the angles or directions to the stakeout points are calculated.
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Backsight Point
This displays the Point ID and coordinate information for the backsight that the angles to the stakeout points are calculated from. If the backsight was determined by a method other than selecting a point, the values for the Point ID and coordinates will display as N/A. This displays the entered backsight direction.
Backsight Direction Angle Type
Select the angle type to display the calculated angles/directions. You may select one of the following options: Angle Right, Angle Left, Deflection Right, Deflection Left, North Azimuth, South Azimuth or Bearing. This column displays the Point ID values for each selected Point. This column displays the calculated angle to each selected Point using the selected angle type. This column displays the horizontal distance to each selected Point. This column displays the Elevation or Z coordinate values for each selected Point. This column displays the description values for each selected Point. This displays the location of the Point along the boundary. If the Point occurs on a line segment, it is a line type. If the Point occurs on an arc segment, it may be a PC, PT, PCC, or POC. This column displays the Northing or Y coordinate values for each selected Point. This column displays the Easting or X coordinate values for each selected Point. This column displays the layer. This column displays the symbol name of each selected Point. This will either be the name of the block. This column displays the Description Key associated with each selected Point. This icon allows you to customize how you want the Stakeout Boundary information printed. For more information on print options, see See Print Options Dialog Box.
Point ID Angle
Distance Elevation
Description Point Type
Northing
Easting
Layer Symbol
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QuickSteps (Eagle Point Boundary Option)

To generate a boundary stakeout report using the Eagle Point Boundary option, complete the following steps: 1. Select Stakeout > Boundary from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 2. Select the starting occupied point by typing the Point ID or graphically selecting a Point or point in CAD. For more information on selecting a Point or point, see See Pick Point Dialog Box. 3. Enter the backsight direction by selecting a direction point or typing in the backsight direction. For more information on direction options, see See Direction Dialog Box. 4. To select a backsight Point/point, choose the Direction Point option. The resultant obtained from this dialog box is a direction to the backsight. If you select the Backsight by Direction Point method, enter a turned angle value of 0 00'00". 5. Select the Eagle Point Boundary option. Type a tolerance value to close regions that may not be closed and click on the PIC button to select an internal point. 6. Graphically select a point inside the desired region. The point you selected will also determine the beginning point of the boundary and the direction of travel around the boundary. When you select a location, the program will do a radial trace to find the closest line, arc, spiral or complex object. 7. Accept the selected area. 8. Select the desired Angle Type to display the report in and click on the Print icon to print the report to a file or directly to the printer.
QuickSteps (Closed Object Option)

To generate a boundary stakeout report by the Closed Object option, complete the following steps: 1. Select Stakeout > Boundary from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 2. Select the starting occupied point by typing the Point ID or graphically selecting a Point or point in CAD. For more information on selecting a Point or point, see See Pick Point Dialog Box. 3. Enter the backsight direction by selecting a direction point or typing in the backsight direction.
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For more information on direction options, see See Direction Dialog Box. 4. To select a backsight Point/point, choose the Direction Point option. The resultant obtained from this dialog box is a direction to the backsight. If you select the Backsight by Direction Point method, enter a turned angle value of 0 00'00". 5. Select the Closed Object option and click on the PIC button. You will be prompted to select an object. 6. Graphically select a closed complex object. The point you selected will also determine the beginning point of the area and the direction of travel around the area. When you select a location, the program will do a radial trace to find the closest line, arc, spiral, or complex object. 7. Click on Next. 8. Select the desired Angle Type to display the report and click on the Print icon to print the report to a file or directly to the printer.
QuickSteps (Parcels Option)

To generate a boundary stakeout report by the Parcels option, complete the following steps: 1. Select Stakeout > Boundary from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 2. Select the starting occupied point by typing the Point ID or graphically selecting a Point or point in CAD. For more information on selecting Points or points, see See Pick Point Dialog Box. 3. Enter the backsight direction by selecting a direction point or typing in the backsight direction. For more information on direction options, see See Direction Dialog Box. 4. To select a backsight Point/point, choose the Direction Point option. The resultant obtained from this dialog box is a direction to the backsight. If you select the Backsight by Direction Point method, enter a turned angle value of 0 00'00". 5. Select the Parcels option. 6. Type the parcel name, click on the Defined Parcels button to select a parcel from a list of defined parcels or click on the PIC button and graphically select a defined parcel from the CAD graphic. 7. Click on Next. 8. Select the desired Angle Type to display the report and click on the Print icon to print the report to a file or directly to the printer. 176
Example
This example displays the initial occupied point and the backsight point that are used to stake out the points along the parcel line. It also shows the locations, in order, that will be occupied along the boundary.
Figure 4-27 Stakeout Boundary Diagram
Stakeout Alignment
KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTSTAKEALIGN The Stakeout Alignment command allows you to select an alignment and generate a stakeout to each centerline station at a desired interval. The stakeout data will be reported as though the alignment were a traverse. From an initial occupied point and backsight, and angle and distance will be reported to the Beginning of Project (BOP). From the BOP, angles and distances will be given to the center line stations. Each significant point along the alignment, a PI, PC, PT, TS, SC, CS, ST or station equation point will be used as a new occupied point for the stakeout. If the next significant point falls out of the specified maximum sight distance, the stakeout report will automatically establish a new occupied station along the alignment.
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Figure 4-28 Stakeout Alignment Interval Dialog Box Stakeout Alignment Interval Dialog Box Definitions Option Alignments Function This is the overall station interval that is used for the entire alignment. This value will be applied to all line, arc and spiral segments of the alignment. For example, if the alignment's station interval is set to 50, all stations that are a multiple of 50 will be calculated, 0+00, 0+50, 1+00, 1+50, etc., in addition to other stations calculated, such as tangent stations relative to the PI, curve stations relative to the PC, spiral stations relative to the TS/CS and station equation stations. This is the station interval along tangent legs. You may specify to station the tangent sections Absolute or Relative to the PT. Curves Absolute: This will base the station interval on the starting station for the entire alignment and is reported in even stations from there. Relative to PI: This will restart the station interval with each PI point along the alignment in addition to the alignment interval.
Tangents
This is the station interval between curve shots. This can be set to either Absolute or Relative to PC. Absolute: This will base the station interval on the starting station for the entire alignment and is reported in even stations from there. Relative to PC: This will restart the station interval with each PC along the alignment, in addition to the alignment interval.
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This is the station interval between spiral shots. This can be set to either Absolute or Relative to TS/CS. Absolute: This will base the station interval on the starting station for the entire alignment and is reported in even stations from there. Relative to TS/CS: This will restart the station interval with each TS/CS point along the alignment, in addition to the alignment interval.
The absolute and relative apply to the stationing method used for the shots to be taken. Absolute will apply the station interval along the entire alignment. Station values that are a multiple of the alignment station interval will be reported. For example, absolute with a station of 25 means stations of 2 +00, 2+25, 2+50, 2+75, 3+00, etc., would be reported. Relative will apply the station interval from the current occupied point station. For example, if the station interval for curves was set to 25, and the stationing method was set to relative to PC, and the PC has a station value of 8+32.75, stations 8+57.75, 8+82.759+07.75, etc., would be calculated along the curve. In addition, the alignment station interval would also be applied. Therefore, station 9+00 would also be reported. Maximum Sight Distance This is the maximum distance that would be reported to a point along the alignment. When this length is reached, the occupied station will be traversed to the last calculated location within the range of the maximum sight distance from the current occupied station. The stakeout report will continue from the new occupied station, backsighting the previously occupied station.
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Stakeout Alignment Report Dialog Box Definitions Option Alignment Information Icon Function This displays the selected alignment name, length, beginning of project (BOP) station value, end of project (EOP) station value and any station equations that occur. This displays the Point ID and coordinate information for the starting location of the stakeout report. This displays the Point ID and coordinate information for the initial backsight that the first angle is calculated from. If the backsight was determined by a method other than selecting a point, the values for the Point ID and coordinates will display as N/A. This displays the entered backsight direction.
Occupied Point
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This displays the location of the point along the boundary. If the Point occurs on a line segment, it is a line type. If the Point occurs on an arc segment, it may be a PC, PT, PCC or POC. This displays the determined station value of the point along the alignment. Select the angle type to display the calculated angles/directions. You may select one of the following options: Angle Right, Angle Left, Deflection Right, Deflection Left, North Azimuth, South Azimuth or Bearing. This column displays the calculated angle to each point along the alignment using the selected angle type. This column displays the determined horizontal distance to each point along the alignment from the occupied station. This column displays the Point ID values for each selected Point. This icon allows you to customize how you want the Stakeout Alignment information printed. For more information on print options, see See Print Options Dialog Box.
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QuickSteps
To generate an alignment stakeout report, complete the following steps: 1. Select Stakeout > Alignment from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 180
2. Select the starting occupied point by typing the Point ID or graphically selecting a Point or point in CAD. Click on Next. For more information on selecting Points or points, see See Pick Point Dialog Box. 3. Enter the backsight direction by selecting a direction point or typing in the backsight direction. Click on Next. For more information on direction options, see See Direction Dialog Box. 4. To select a backsight Point/point, choose the Direction Point option. The resultant obtained from this dialog box is a direction to the backsight. If you select the Backsight by Direction Point method, enter a turned angle value of 0 00'00". 5. Select the alignment to be reported by highlighting the alignment from the list of defined alignments or by clicking on the PIC button and graphically selecting the desired alignment from the CAD graphic. 6. Click on Next. The Stakeout Alignment Station Interval dialog box (See Stakeout Alignment Interval Dialog Box) displays. 7. Enter the desired stationing interval to report for the alignment and for the tangent, curve and spiral portions along the alignment. The maximum sight distance may also be set to automatically advance the occupied station along the alignment when this distance is reached from the current occupied station. 8. Click on Next. The Stakeout Alignment Report dialog box (See Stakeout Alignment Report Dialog Box) displays. 9. Click on the Alignment Information button if you want to view the station data for the alignment. 10. Select the desired Angle Type to display the report. 11. Click on the Print icon to print the report to a file or directly to the printer.
Example
In this example, you are going to generate a stakeout report for an off-ramp alignment. 1. Select Stakeout > Alignment from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 2. Select the occupied station from which the initial portion of the stakeout report will be generated. Type the Point ID or select a point from the CAD graphic. 3. Enter the backsight point or direction. 181
Figure 4-29 Compare Stationing to Mainline 4. Type the name, select the alignment from the list of defined alignments or graphically select an alignment to generate a stakeout report. 5. Specify what station interval you would like to report each segment type. For the curve and spiral stations, they may be reported at the interval using the overall stationing (absolute) or at the interval starting at the start of the curve (PC) or spiral (TS/CS) station. You may also set the maximum sight distance for the EDM/total station that will be used for the stakeout. When the maximum sight distance is exceeded, the report calculates the new set-up station along the alignment (PC, PT, or spiral station). 6. Choose the type of angle or direction to use in the report. 7. Click on the Print icon to print the stakeout report of the alignment.
Write Legal Description

KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTWRITELEGAL The Write Legal Description command allows you to have a legal description automatically generated for you based on the objects that are selected. You can have the program describe parcels (such as closed objects or parcels defined by the Surveyors Companion product), strips of land (such as roadways, railways, public utility easements, or private access), or open-ended sections (such as a portion of a parcel lying westerly of the following described line).
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The legal description is written to a file in the folder where the projects data files are located. All legal descriptions that have been created are displayed in the Write Legal Description dialog box (below). This allows you to modify, copy, delete, and print the legal description directly. There are also settings for the legal descriptions so you can customize how the legal description is written. These settings do not change a legal description that is already written, they only change legal descriptions that are written subsequently. The available settings are general, curves, directions, spirals, and ties.
Figure 4-30 Write Legal Description Dialog Box Write Legal Description Dialog Box Definitions Option Title Filename New Legal Description Icon Function This lists the title of all of the legal descriptions that have been created. This lists the name of the file that stores the legal description. This icon allows you to create a new legal description. You can specify the title, captions and clauses and whether you want to start the legal description at a commencing point or a beginning point. For more information, see New Legal Description on page 153. Modify Legal Description This icon allows you to modify the legal description that is highlighted in the list. For more information, see Modify Legal Description on page 175.
Copy Legal Description
This icon allows you to copy the highlighted legal description in the list. You can copy the caption and clauses or the caption, body, and clauses. For more information, see Copy Legal Description on page 177.
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Delete Legal Description
This icon allows you to delete the highlighted legal description from the list.
Legal Description Print Options
This icon allows you to specify what you want to print for the legal descriptions. For the highlighted legal description, you can select if you want the title, caption, body, and clauses to be printed. For more information, see Legal Description Print Option on page 177.
Settings Print Options
This column displays the Point ID values for each selected Point. This button allows you to customize how the legal description is written. The settings that are available are general, curves, spirals, directions, and ties. For more information, see Write Legal Description Settings on page 178.
New Legal Description

The New Legal Description command allows you to create a legal description for an area, strip of land or open-ended sections. You need to enter a title for the legal description that can be up to 128 characters. This title is displayed in the Write Legal Description dialog box (Figure 6-1 on page 152). You can enter caption and clauses for the legal description and select if the legal description is going to start at a commencing point or at a point of beginning. Entering the caption and clauses is optional. It is also optional to start at a commencing point.
Figure 4-31 New Legal Description Dialog Box New Legal Description Dialog Box Definitions Option Title Function This edit field displays the name of the legal description that you are creating. This is displayed in the list box in the Write Legal Description dialog box (Figure 6-1 on page 152).
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Use Caption and Clauses Edit
Toggle this on if you want to enter caption and clauses for the legal description. If this is toggled on, the Edit button is enabled. This button allows you to enter the caption and clauses for the legal description. This displays the captions and clauses that have been saved as defaults. For more information, see Edit Caption and Clauses on page 155.
Commence
This button allows you to start the legal description at a commencing point such as a section corner. This ties the legal description to a documented point of reference. This is not required to complete a legal description. For more information, see Commence on page 157.
Begin
This button allows you to continue the legal description after the commencing information is completed or to start the legal description at a beginning point of an area. This is required to complete a legal description. For more information, see Begin on page 162.
QuickSteps
To create a new legal description, complete the following steps: 1. Select Write Legal Description from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. This displays the Write Legal Description dialog box (Figure 6-1 on page 152). 2. Click on the New Legal Description button. This displays the New Legal Description dialog box (above). 3. Enter the title for the legal description. 4. Toggle on Use Caption and Clauses if you want to specify a caption and clauses for the legal description. 5. Click on Edit to enter the desired caption and clauses for the legal description. 6. Click on the Commence button if you want to start the legal description at a commencing point. Enter the desired commencing information. When you are finished entering the commencing information, click on OK. 7. Click on the Begin button to begin the legal description. Enter the desired beginning information. When you are finished entering the beginning information, click on OK. 8. Click on OK. 185
The Step Through Legal Description dialog box (Figure 6-14 on page 170) displays. 9. Click on OK to write the legal description.
Edit Caption and Clauses

The Edit Captions and Clauses command allows you to specify any additional information that you want to include with the legal description. It is optional to enter a caption and clauses. The caption and clauses that are displayed in the dialog box are the last caption and clauses that have been saved as the defaults. If the Save as Defaults command has not been executed, the Caption and Clauses list boxes in the Edit Caption and Clauses dialog box (See Edit Caption and Clauses Dialog Box) is blank. A caption is a general description of where the property is located. For example, you may indicate the city, county, state and if applicable, the subdivision, public lands designation, land grant or rancho, and any court or record document involved. A clause allows you to add to, encumber or take something away from the property described or restrict the uses of it. Entering a caption and clauses is optional.
Figure 4-32 Edit Caption and Clauses Dialog Box Edit Caption and Clauses Dialog Box Definition Option Caption Function This edit field allows you to give a general description of where the property is located. For example, you may indicate the city, county, state and, if applicable, the subdivision, public lands designation, land grant or rancho, and any court or record document involved. This allows you to add to, encumber or take something away from the property described or restrict the uses of it.
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This button saves the captions and clauses to a file so they are displayed every time the Edit Caption and Clauses dialog box is opened.
QuickSteps
To edit the caption and clauses for a new legal description, complete the following steps: 1. Select Write Legal Description from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. This displays the Write Legal Description dialog box (See Write Legal Description Dialog Box). 2. Click on New. This displays the New Legal Description dialog box (See New Legal Description Dialog Box). 3. Enter the title for the legal description. 4. Toggle on Use Caption and Clauses and click on Edit. This displays the Edit Caption and Clauses dialog box (above). 5. Enter the desired caption in the Caption edit field. 6. Enter the desired clauses in the Clauses edit field. 7. If you want to save the caption and clauses so they are available the next time you create a new legal description, click on the Save as Defaults button. 8. Click on OK. This displays the New Legal Description dialog box (See New Legal Description Dialog Box). 9. Continue creating the legal description.
Commence
The Commence option allows you to start the legal description at a commencing point such as a section corner. The commencing information for the legal description can be defined by selecting an alignment, CAD object or select points. Starting the legal description at a commencing point is optional.
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Figure 4-33 Commence By Alignment Dialog Box Commence By Alignment Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to graphically select the alignment or object from the CAD graphic to define the commencing information for the legal description. This displays all of the names of the alignments that have been defined for the project. It also displays that name of the sub-project (if applicable) that the alignment belongs to. For more information, see Defined Alignments on See Defined Alignments. Selected Alignment This displays the name of the alignment that is selected. If a line, arc or polyline/linestring/complex chain is selected, the name of "CAD Object" appears. Click on this icon if you want to select an alignment to define the commencing information for the legal description. Click on this icon if you want to select a CAD object to define the commencing information for the legal description. Click on this icon if you want to select points to define the commencing information for the legal description.
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By Object
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Commence By Object Option Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to graphically select an object from the CAD graphic to define the commencing information for the legal description. Click on this icon if you want to select an alignment to define the commencing information for the legal description. Click on this icon if you want to select a CAD object to define the commencing information for the legal description. Click on this icon if you want to select points to define the commencing information for the legal description.
By Alignment
By Object
By Points
Figure 4-35 Commence By Points Option Dialog Box Commence By Points Option Dialog Box Definitions Option Point Options Icon Function Select this option for entering or selecting points that are used to define the commencing information for the legal description. The available options are: Line by Start and End Points; Curve by Start, Point of Intersection, End; Curve by Start, Point on Curve, End; Curve by Start, Radius Point, End; and Curve by Start, Radius Length, End. If the point option is set to line, you need to enter or graphically select two points. If the point option is set to a curve option containing Point of Intersection, Point on Curve or Radius Point, you need to enter or graphically select three points. If the point option is set to Radius Length for the curve option, you need to enter or graphically select two points, enter a radius length and specify if the direction of the curve is clockwise or counterclockwise.
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Clockwise/ Counterclockwise
This icon/toggle determines the direction of the curve. Click on the picture or the word to change the direction of the curve. This is only available if the point option is set to Curve by Start, Radius Length, End. This is the radius length of a curve. This is only available if the point option is set to Curve by Start, Radius Length, End. This allows you to enter or graphically select an existing Point. You can select a Point for the Start of Line, End of Line, Start of Curve, Point of Intersection, Point on Curve, Radius Point and End of Curve. This allows you to enter or graphically select the Northing and Easting coordinates. You can select them for the Start of Line, End of Line, Start of Curve, Point of Intersection, Point on Curve, Radius Point and End of Curve. When you click on this button, Drafting accepts the information in the edit fields and allows you to select an additional point for the commencing information. The information from the End of Line or End of Curve moves the Start of Line or Start of Curve edit field allowing you to continue from the last point that was selected. Click on this icon if you want to select an alignment to define the commencing information for the legal description. Click on this icon if you want to select a CAD object to define the commencing information for the legal description. Click on this icon if you want to select points to define the commencing information for the legal description.
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Next Point
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QuickSteps
To create a new legal description, complete the following steps: 1. Select Write Legal Description from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. This displays the Write Legal Description dialog box (See Write Legal Description Dialog Box). 2. Click on the New Legal Description button. This displays the New Legal Description dialog box (See New Legal Description Dialog Box). 3. Enter the title for the legal description. 4. Toggle on the Use Caption and Clauses if you want to specify a caption and clauses for the legal description. 190
5. Click on Edit to enter the desired caption and clauses for the legal description. 6. Click on the Commence button if you want to start the legal description at a commencing point. 7. Select the option for defining the commencing information for the legal description. The available options are By Alignment, By Object, and By Points. 8. If you have selected By Alignment, click on the Defined Alignments button to select an alignment from a list or click on the PIC button to graphically select an alignment. 9. If you have selected By Object, click on the PIC button to graphically select an object in CAD. 10. If you have selected By Points, select the desired point option. 11. Enter the Point or coordinate information or graphically select them by clicking on the PIC button. 12. Click on the Next Point button to accept the points and continue. 13. Click on OK when you are finished with the commencing information for the legal description. 14. Click on the Begin button to begin the legal description. Enter the desired beginning information. When you are finished entering the Beginning information, click on OK. 15. Click on OK. This displays the Step Through Legal Description dialog box (See Step Through Legal Description Dialog Box). 16. Click on OK to write the legal description.
Example
This is an example of a legal description for commencing along an object to a parcel.
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Figure 4-36 Commence Legal Description Example The text in the bold print represents the text generated by the commencing option. Commencing at a Point; thence N 51 42'18'' E a distance of 107.96' to a point; thence N 88 08'01'' E a distance of 50.65' to a point; thence S 01 51'59'' E a distance of 19.43' to a point and the true Point of Beginning; Continuing at the Point of Beginning; thence S 20 14'13'' W a distance of 42.34' to a point; thence S 45 01'07'' E a distance of 34.01' to a point; thence S 87 23'57'' E a distance of 46.07' to a point; thence N 37 08'05'' E 192
a distance of 48.52' to a point; thence N 23 12'43'' W a distance of 23.89' to a point; thence N 86 01'48'' W a distance of 75.50' to a point and the true Point of Beginning Containing 4950.2388 square feet or 0.1136 acres more or less.
Begin
The Begin option allows you to start the legal description at the beginning point of an area or strip of land. The beginning information for the legal description can be defined by selecting an alignment, CAD object or by selecting points.
Figure 4-37 Begin By Alignment Option Dialog Box Begin By Alignment Option Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to graphically select the alignment or object from the CAD graphic to define the beginning information for the legal description. This displays all of the names of the alignments that have been defined for the project. It also displays the name of the sub-project (if applicable) that the alignment belongs to. For more information, see Defined Alignments on See Defined Alignments. Selected Alignment This displays the name of the alignment that is selected. If a line, arc or polyline/linestring/complex chain is selected, the name of "CAD Object" appears.
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By Alignment
Click on this icon if you want to select an alignment to define the beginning information for the legal description. Click on this icon if you want to select a CAD object to define the beginning information for the legal description. Typically, this is a closed object that is selected to describe a subdivision parcel. Click on this icon if you want to select an internal point to define a closed object to define the beginning information for the legal description. Click on this icon if you want to select points to define the beginning information for the legal description.
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By EP Boundary
By Points
Figure 4-38 Begin By Object Option Dialog Box Begin By Object Option Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to graphically select a CAD object from the CAD graphic to define the beginning information for the legal description. This displays all of the names of the parcels that have been defined for the project. It also displays information about the parcel such as the description, area and perimeter. For more information, see Defined Parcels on See Defined Parcels. Selected Parcel This displays the name of the parcel that is selected. If an object that is selected is not a defined Civil 3D parcel, the name of "CAD Object" appears. Click on this icon if you want to select an alignment to define the beginning information for the legal description. Click on this icon if you want to select a CAD object to define the beginning information for the legal description. Typically, this is a closed object that is selected to describe a subdivision parcel.
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Click on this icon if you want to select an internal point to define a closed object to define the beginning information for the legal description. Click on this icon if you want to select points to define the beginning information for the legal description.
By Points
Figure 4-39 Begin By EP Boundary Option Dialog Box Begin By EP Boundary Option Dialog Box Definitions Option PIC Icon Function This icon allows you to graphically select inside a CAD object from the CAD graphics to define the beginning information for the legal description. This displays the name of the parcel that is selected. If the object that is selected is not a defined Civil 3D parcel, the name of "CAD Object" appears. Click on this icon if you want to select an alignment to define the beginning information for the legal description. Click on this icon if you want to select a CAD object to define the beginning information for the legal description. Typically, this is be closed object that is selected to describe a subdivision parcel. Click on this icon if you want to select an internal point to define a closed object to define the beginning information for the legal description. Click on this icon if you want to select points to define the beginning information for the legal description.
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Figure 4-40 Begin By Points Option Dialog Box Begin By Points Option Dialog Box Definitions Option Points Options Icon Function Select the option for entering or selecting points that are used to define the beginning information for the legal description. The available options are: Line by Start and End Points; Curve by Start, Point of Intersection, End; Curve by Start, Point on Curve, End; Curve by Start, Radius Point, End; and Curve by Start, Radius Length, End. If the point option is set to line, you need to enter or graphically select two points. If the point option is set to a curve option containing Point of Intersection, Point on Curve or Radius Point, you need to enter or graphically select three points. If the point option is set to Radius Length for the curve option, you need to enter or graphically select two points, enter a radius length and specify if the direction of the curve is clockwise or counterclockwise. Clockwise/ Counterclockwise This icon/toggle determines the direction of the curve. Click on the picture or the word to change the direction of the curve. This is only available if the point option is set to Curve by Start, Radius Length, End. This is the radius length of a curve. This is only available if the point option is set to Curve by Start, Radius Length, End. This allows you to enter or graphically select an existing Point. You can select a Point for the Start of Line, End of Line, Start of Curve, Point of Intersection, Point on Curve, Radius Point and End of Curve.
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Northing/ Easting
This allows you to enter or graphically select the Northing and Easting coordinates. You can select them for the Start of Line, End of Line, Start of Curve, Point of Intersection, Point on Curve, Radius Point and End of Curve. This accepts the information in the edit fields and allow you to select an additional point for the beginning information. The information from the End of Line or End of Curve moves the Start of Line or Start of Curve edit field allowing you to continue from the last point that was selected. Click on this icon if you want to select an alignment to define the beginning information for the legal description. Click on this icon if you want to select a CAD object to define the beginning information for the legal description. Typically, this is a closed object that is selected to describe a subdivision parcel. Click on this icon if you want to select an internal point to define a closed object to define the beginning information for the legal description. Click on this icon if you want to select points to define the beginning information for the legal description.
Next Point
By Alignment
By Object
By EP Boundary
By Points
QuickSteps
To create a new legal description, complete the following steps: 1. Select Write Legal Description from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. This displays the Write Legal Description dialog box (See Write Legal Description Dialog Box). 2. Click on the New Legal Description button. This displays the New Legal Description dialog box (See New Legal Description Dialog Box). 3. Enter the title for the legal description. 4. Toggle on the Use Caption and Clauses if you want to specify a caption and clauses for the legal description. 5. Click on Edit to enter the desired caption and clauses for the legal description. 6. Click on the Commence button if you want to start the legal description at a commencing point. 7. Enter the desired commencing information. When you are finished entering the Commencing information, click on OK. 197
8. Click on the Begin button to begin the legal description. 9. Select the option for defining the beginning information for the legal description. The available options are By Alignment, By Object, By EP Boundary and By Points. 10. If you have selected By Alignment, click on the Defined Alignments button to select an alignment from a list or click on the PIC icon to graphically select an alignment. 11. If you have selected By Object, click on the PIC icon to graphically select an object in CAD. 12. If you have selected By EP Boundary, click on the PIC icon to graphically select an internal point in CAD to define a closed object. 13. If you have selected By Points, select the desired point option. 14. Enter the Point or coordinate information or graphically select them by clicking on the PIC icon. Click on the Next Point button to accept the points and continue. 15. Click on OK when you are finished with the beginning information for the legal description. 16. Click on OK. This displays the Step Through Legal Description dialog box (See Step Through Legal Description Dialog Box). 17. Click on OK to write the legal description.
Example
This is an example of a legal description for commencing along an object to a parcel. The parcel is the beginning of the legal description.
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Figure 4-41 Begin Legal Description Example The text in the bold print represents the text generated by the begin option. Commencing at a Point; thence N 51 42'18'' E a distance of 107.96' to a point; thence N 88 08'01'' E a distance of 50.65' to a point; thence S 01 51'59'' E a distance of 19.43' to a point and the true Point of Beginning; Continuing at the Point of Beginning; thence S 20 14'13'' W a distance of 42.34' to a point; thence S 45 01'07'' E a distance of 34.01' to a point; thence S 87 23'57'' E a distance of 46.07' to a point; 199
thence N 37 08'05'' E a distance of 48.52' to a point; thence N 23 12'43'' W a distance of 23.89' to a point; thence N 86 01'48'' W a distance of 75.50' to a point and the true Point of Beginning Containing 4950.2388 square feet or 0.1136 acres more or less.
Defined Parcels
The Defined Parcels option displays the names of all of the Civil 3D parcels for the project. It also displays information about the parcel such as the description, area and perimeter. This allows you to select a parcel from a listing without having to have it displayed in your current CAD graphic.
Figure 4-42 Defined Parcels Dialog Box Defined Parcels Dialog Box Definitions Option Name Function This displays the unique name that is given to the parcel at the time it was created in Civil 3D. This displays the description that was give to the parcel at the time it was created in Civil 3D. This displays the ID, such as the TAX ID, that was given to the parcel at the time it was created in Civil 3D.
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This displays the owner of the parcel that was given to the parcel at the time it was created in Civil 3D. This displays the calculated area of the parcel in square feet or square meters depending on the units of the project. This displays the calculated area of the parcel in acres and hectares depending on the units for the project. This displays the calculated length around the parcel. This displays the parent to the parcel. Generally, a parent parcel is the boundary of the entire subdivision, and a child parcel is one parcel of the subdivision.
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Step Through Legal Description

The Step Through Legal Description command allows you to trace through each segment of the legal description. This allows you to enter additional notes and specify corner and passing ties. You can step through each segment or skip to the end of the legal description. The current segment that is displayed in the Step Through Legal Description dialog box (See Step Through Legal Description Dialog Box) is highlighted in the CAD Graphic. To enter additional notes, click in the Body of Legal Description / Additional Notes edit field at the end of the line that you want to enter the notes after. Press Enter to advance the cursor to the next line. Enter the desired notes. The Tie Points are for the current segment of the legal description that is displayed in the Body of Legal Description / Additional Notes edit field. It is not for any previous segments of the legal description that are displayed in the Body of Legal Description / Additional Notes edit field. You can choose between a corner tie (inverse from the end of the current segment to the point selected) and a passing tie (perpendicular offset to a point from the current segment). If the perpendicular offset from the current segment to the selected point cannot be found, an error message is displayed stating that this passing tie point is not on the current segment. The Next Segment button displays the next segment of the legal description in the Body of Legal Description / Additional Notes edit field. It also highlights the next segment of the legal description in the CAD graphic. A circle is placed around the commencing point, beginning point and ending point when those are the current segments of the legal description. When all of the segments of the legal description are displayed in the Body of Legal Description / Additional Notes edit field, the Next Segment button and the End of Description buttons is disabled. The End of Description button displays all segments of the legal description in the Body of Legal Description dialog box. A circle is placed around the ending point to show the current segment. The Next Segment button and the End of Description buttons are disabled.
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The degree symbol can be generated by using exten ded ASCII characters. In AutoCAD, the degree symbol can be generated by pressing ALT and 248 on the numeric keypad or with %%d. Both of these generate the degree symbol when it is placed into the drawing.
Figure 4-43 Step Through Legal Description Dialog Box Step Through Legal Description Dialog Box Definitions Option Body of Legal Description / Additional Notes Tie Point Function This displays the commencing and beginning information of the legal description that was generated. This is an edit field that allows you to enter additional notes to the legal description or modify the automatically generated information. This allows you to specify a corner tie or a passing tie for the legal description. Corner Tie: This is an inverse from the point on the legal description to a selected point. This is typically used to help locate the point on the legal description. Passing Tie: This is a perpendicular distance from the segment on the legal description to a selected point.
Next Segment
This displays the next segment of the legal description in the Body of Legal Description/Additional Notes edit field and highlight that segment in the CAD graphic. This displays all segments of the legal description in the Body of Legal Description / Additional Notes edit field. This should be selected if you do not want to step through each segment of the legal description.
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To create a new legal description, complete the following steps: 1. Select Write Legal Description from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 202
This displays the Write Legal Description dialog box (See Write Legal Description Dialog Box). 2. Click on the New Legal Description button. This displays the New Legal Description dialog box (See New Legal Description Dialog Box). 3. Enter the title for the legal description. 4. Toggle Use Caption and Clauses if you want to specify caption and clauses for the legal description. 5. Click on Edit to enter the desired caption and clauses for the legal description. 6. Click on the Commence button if you want to start the legal description at a commencing point. 7. Enter the desired commencing information. When you are finished entering the Commencing information, click on OK. 8. Click on the Begin button to begin the legal description. 9. Enter the desired beginning information. When you are finished entering the Beginning information, click on OK. 10. Click on OK. This displays the Step Through Legal Description dialog box (See Step Through Legal Description Dialog Box). If you want to enter any additional notes, enter them in the Body of Legal Description / Additional Notes edit field. 11. Click on the Tie Point button to specify a corner or passing tie point for the current segment of the legal description. 12. Click on the Next Segment button to display the next segment of the legal description in the Body of Legal Description / Additional Notes and highlight the segment in the CAD graphics. 13. Click on the End Description button to skip to the end of the legal description instead of stepping through each segment. 14. Click on OK to write the legal description.
Tie Point
The Tie Point option allows you to specify either a corner or passing tie as a reference point. A corner tie is used as additional information to tie a point such as a parcel corner or bend in a roadway or easement. A passing tie is used to determine the perpendicular distance away from the course being described.
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The Tie Points are for the current segment of the legal description that is displayed in the Body of Legal Description / Additional Notes edit field in the Step Through Legal Description dialog box (See Step Through Legal Description Dialog Box). It is not for any previous segments of the legal description that are displayed in the Body of Legal Description / Additional Notes edit field. You can choose between a corner tie (inverse from the end of the current segment to the point selected) and a passing tie (perpendicular offset to a point from the current segment). If the perpendicular offset from the current segment to the selected point cannot be found, an error message is displayed stating that this passing tie point is not on the current segment.
Figure 4-44 Tie Point Dialog Box Tie Point Dialog Box Definitions Option Corner Icon Function Toggle this on if you want the tie point to be a corner tie. A corner tie is an inverse from the point on the legal description to a selected point. This is typically used to help locate the point on the legal description. Toggle this on if you want the tie point to be a passing tie. A passing tie is a perpendicular distance from the segment on the legal description to a selected point. This icon allows you to graphically select a Point or point to use for the corner or passing tie. This edit field allows you to enter or graphically select an existing Point for the corner or passing tie. This edit field allows you to enter or graphically select the Northing coordinate for the corner or passing tie. This edit field allows you to enter or graphically select the Easting coordinate for the corner or passing tie.
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Example
The following figure is an example of a corner tie and how the legal description would be written.
Figure 4-45 Corner Tie Example The text for the corner tie point appears in bold print. Commencing at a Point; thence N 51 42'18'' E a distance of 107.96' to a point; thence N 88 08'01'' E a distance of 50.65' to a point; thence S 01 51'59'' E a distance of 19.43' to a point and the true Point of Beginning; Continuing at the Point of Beginning; thence S 20 14'13'' W a distance of 42.34' to a point; thence S 45 01'07'' E a distance of 34.01' to a point; 205
thence S 87 23'57'' E a distance of 46.07' to a point; from which lies a Big Oak Tree S 2650'59'' E a distance of 23.49'; thence N 37 08'05'' E a distance of 48.52' to a point; thence N 23 12'43'' W a distance of 23.89' to a point; thence N 86 01'48'' W a distance of 75.50' to a point and the true Point of Beginning Containing 4950.2388 square feet or 0.1136 acres more or less.
Below is an example of a passing tie and how the legal description would be written.
Figure 4-46 Passing Tie Example The text for the passing tie point appears in bold print. Commencing at a Point; 206
thence N 51 42'18'' E a distance of 107.96' to a point; thence N 88 08'01'' E a distance of 50.65' to a point; thence S 01 51'59'' E a distance of 19.43' to a point and the true Point of Beginning; Continuing at the Point of Beginning; thence S 20 14'13'' W a distance of 42.34' to a point; thence S 45 01'07'' E a distance of 34.01' to a point; thence S 87 23'57'' E a distance of 46.07' to a point; thence N 37 08'05'' E a distance of 48.52' to a point; thence N 23 12'43'' W at a distance of 12.89' past a Fire Hydrant 12.26' right, in all a distance of 23.89' to a point; thence N 86 01'48'' W a distance of 75.50' to a point and the true Point of Beginning Containing 4950.2388 square feet or 0.1136 acres more or less.
Modify Legal Description

The Modify Legal Description command allows you to change any of the information for the legal description that is highlighted. You can change the title, caption, body or clauses. Any changes that are made are written to the legal description.
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Figure 4-47 Modify Legal Description Dialog Box Modify Legal Description Dialog Box Definitions Option Title Function This is the title of the legal description that you are modifying. This is displayed in the title list box in the Write Legal Descriptions dialog box (See Write Legal Description Dialog Box). Caption This field allows you to change the general description of where the property is located. For example, you may indicate the city, county, state and, if applicable, the subdivision, public lands designation, land grant or rancho, and any court or record document involved. This field allows you to change the contents of the legal description that resulted from the alignments, objects or points that were selected when creating the legal description. This also includes any tie points or additional notes that were entered. This field allows you to add to, encumber or take something away from the property described or restrict the uses of it.
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Copy to Clipboard
This copies the contents of the Title, Caption, Body, and Clauses edit fields to the Windows clipboard. You can then paste the clipboard content to any word processor.
Copy Legal Description

The Copy Legal Description command allows you to duplicate the legal description that is selected. You have the option to copy the caption and clauses, or the caption, body and clauses.
Figure 4-48 Copy Legal Description Dialog Box Copy Legal Description Dialog Box Definitions Option Copy From Title Function This is the legal description from which you are copying. The default legal description displayed in the drop list is the one that is highlighted when you clicked on the Copy button. You can select any legal description that has been created by clicking on the arrow. This is the name of the legal description that is created. This allows you to copy only the caption and the clauses of the legal description that is displayed in the From Title drop list. If this option is selected when you click on OK, the New Legal Description dialog box (See New Legal Description Dialog Box) displays. This allows you to copy the entire legal description (caption, body and clause). This allows you to make modifications to a copy of the legal description instead of making them to the original legal description.
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Legal Description Print Option

The Legal Description Print Options command allows you to specify what you want to print for the legal descriptions. You can print the title, caption, body and clauses for the highlighted legal description.
Figure 4-49 Legal Description Print Option Dialog Box Legal Description Print Option Dialog Box Definitions Option Title Caption Body Clauses Function Toggle this on if you want to print the title of the legal description. Toggle this on if you want to print the caption of the legal description. Toggle this on if you want to print the body of the legal description. Toggle this on if you want to print the clauses of the legal description.
Write Legal Description Settings

The Write Legal Description Settings command allows you to customize how the legal description is written. The settings that are available are General, Curves, Spirals, Directions, and Ties (see See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - General Tab). These settings do not affect any legal descriptions that have already been created. These settings are used when a new legal description is created. Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box Tab Definitions Option General Function This tab allows you to specify how general information is written when the legal description is created. You can specify if the description is to be written in all capitals, if you want to use Point descriptions, the delimiter between courses, the verbiage for each new course, verbiage for areas and what areas are reported. For more information, see See Write Legal Description Settings - General Tab.
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Curves
This tab allows you to specify which curve options you want to be reported in the legal description, the verbiage for the options, and the order that the options are reported. You can choose between concavity and to the right/left, you can select one or more of Radius, Degree of Curvature and Direction of Travel, and you can select one or more of Arc Length, Delta Angle, Chord Direction, Chord Length and Tangent Length. For more information, see See Write Legal Description Settings - Curves Tab.
Spirals
This tab allows you to specify which spiral options you want to be reported in the legal description, the verbiage for the options and the order that they are reported. You can choose between concavity and to the right/left and you can select one or more of Radius, Degree of Curvature, Direction of Travel, Deflection Angle, Length, X and Y, P and K, Long and Short Tangent, and Tangent Direction. For more information, see See Write Legal Description Settings - Spirals Tab.
Directions
This tab allows you to specify how you want directions reported in the legal description. The verbiage for the directions that can be set are North Azimuths, North East, North West, South Azimuth, South East, South West, Grads, Mils and Radians. You can specify what symbols are used for degrees, minutes and seconds. You can specify if you want to use cardinal directions (North, East, South, West) and the verbiage for them. You can also specify the verbiage for the general directions of Northerly, Southerly, Easterly, Westerly, Northeasterly, Northwesterly, Southeasterly and Southwesterly. For more information, see See Write Legal Description Settings - Directions Tab.
Ties
This tab allows you to specify how you want to have the legal description reported when going along a commencing course to a begin point. You can either inverse from the last commencing point or go perpendicular from a point on the commencing course. You can specify what you want reported for a passing and corner tie and the verbiage that are reported. For more information, see See Write Legal Description Settings - Ties Tab.
Write Legal Description Settings - General Tab

The Write Legal Description Settings - General tab (see See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - General Tab) allows you to specify how basic information is written when the legal description is created. You can specify if the description is to be written in all capitals, if you want to use Point descriptions, the delimiter between courses, the verbiage for each new course, verbiage for areas and what areas are reported. These settings do not affect any legal descriptions that have already been created. These settings are used when a new legal description is created.
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Figure 4-50 Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - General Tab Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - General Tab Definitions Option USE CAPITALS ONLY Use Point Descriptions Function Toggle this on if you want the legal description to be written in all uppercase letters. Toggle this on if you want the description of the Points that are either selected when using the points option, Tie Points option, or if there is a Point that exists on one of the vertices of an alignment or object that is selected to be used when writing the legal description. This allows you to specify how to separate each course. Anything is valid in this edit field. This allows you to specify the verbiage for how each course is started. Each new course begins with the text in this field. This allows you to specify how distances should be reported in the legal description.
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Commencing at
This allows you to specify the verbiage for how the commencing point of the legal description is written. This allows you to specify the verbiage for how the beginning point of legal description is written when transitioning from the commencing courses. This allows you to specify the verbiage for how the beginning of the legal description is written when it does not have any commencing courses. This allows you to specify the verbiage for how the ending point of the legal description is written when it is closed back to the point of beginning. This allows you to specify the verbiage for how the ending point of the legal description is written. This is only used if ending point is not the same as the beginning point (point of beginning). This allows you to specify the verbiage for how a direction is written. This would be used to describe a passing point to the left of the legal description or a curve to the left. This allows you to specify the verbiage for how a direction is written. This would be used to describe a passing point to the right of the legal description or a curve to the right. This allows you to customize how a closed area is reported in the legal description. This option reports acres and square feet in an English project and hectares and square meters in a metric project for the area in the legal description. You can specify the verbiage for areas and the order that it displays in the legal description. This option reports acres in an English project and hectares in a metric project for the area in the legal description. You can specify the verbiage for the Acre/Hectare area. This option reports square feet in an English project and hectares in a metric project for the area in the legal description. You can specify the verbiage for the square feet/square meters area. This allows you to control the order that the areas are placed in the legal description.
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Write Legal Description Settings - Curves Tab

The Write Legal Description Settings - Curves tab (See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box Curves Tab) allows you to specify which curve options you want to be reported in the legal description, the verbiage for the options, and the order they are reported. You can choose between concavity and to the right/left, you can select one or more of Radius, Degree of Curvature and Direction of Travel, and you can select one or more of Arc Length, Delta Angle, Chord Direction, Chord Length and Tangent Length. The brackets in the edit fields, < >, define where in the description the actual data goes. You can place the brackets anywhere in the description field. Anything that is before the <> is considered a prefix and anything after the <> is considered a suffix. The [ ] brackets are used to place a general direction. The verbiage that is placed in here is what is specified in the Left Direction or Right Direction edit field on the General Tab. These settings do not affect any legal descriptions that have already been created. These settings are used when a new legal description is created.
Figure 4-51 Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Curves Tab Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Curves Tab Definitions
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Option Concavity
Function This option allows you to describe a curve based on its concavity or inward curvature. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description. This option allows you to describe a curve based on if it travels to the left or right. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description. Toggle this option on if you want to describe a curve with its radius. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description. Toggle this option on if you want to describe a curve with its degree of curvature. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description. Toggle this option on if you want to describe a curve with its direction of travel. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description. When this is toggled on, specify whether you want a complete direction of travel or a general direction of travel. A complete direction of travel reports every time the curve changes its direction. A general direction of travel reports the resultant direction (chord direction) of travel. Toggle this option on if you want to describe a curve with its arc length. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description. Toggle this option on if you want to describe a curve with its delta angle. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description. Toggle this option on if you want to describe a curve with its chord direction. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description. Toggle this option on if you want to describe a curve with its chord length. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description. Toggle this option on if you want to describe a curve with its tangent length. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description. This is the order that the item is reported in the legal description for a curve.
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Write Legal Description Settings - Spirals Tab

The Write Legal Description Settings - Spirals tab (See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box Spirals Tab) allows you to specify which spiral options you want to be reported in the legal description, the verbiage for the options and the order that they are reported. You can choose between concavity and 215
to the right/left and you can select one or more of Degree of Curve, Radius, Direction of Travel, Deflection Angle, Length, X and Y, P and K, Long and Short Tangent and Tangent Direction. The brackets in the edit fields, < >, define where in the description the actual data goes. You can place the brackets anywhere in the description field. Anything that is entered before the <> is considered a prefix, and anything entered after the <> is considered a suffix. For the Tangent Direction option, there are two sets of <> brackets. The first set is the tangent in direction and the second is the tangent out direction. The [ ] brackets are used to place a general direction. The verbiage that is placed in here is what is specified in the Left Direction or the Right Direction edit field on the General Tab. These settings do not affect any legal descriptions that have already been created. These settings are used when a new legal description is created.
Figure 4-52 Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Spirals Tab Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Spirals Tab Definitions Option Concavity Function This option allows you to describe a spiral based on its concavity or inward curvature. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description.
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To the Left/Right
This option allows you to describe a spiral based on if it travels to the left or right. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description. Toggle this option on if you want to describe a spiral with its radius. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description. Toggle this option on if you want to describe a spiral with its degree of curvature. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description. Toggle this option on if you want to describe a spiral with its direction of travel. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description. When this is toggled on, specify whether you want a complete direction of travel or a general direction of travel. A complete direction of travel reports every time the spiral changes its direction. A general direction of travel reports the resultant direction (chord direction) of travel. Toggle this option on if you want to describe a spiral with its deflection angle. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description. Toggle this option on if you want to describe a spiral with its length. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description. Toggle this option on if you want to describe a spiral with its X and Y values. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description. X: This defines the distance, in the direction of the tangent, from the beginning of the spiral to the end. Y: This defines the distance, perpendicular to the tangent, from the beginning of the spiral to the end.
Radius
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P and K
Toggle this option on if you want to describe a spiral with its P and K values. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description. P: This defines the offset of the tangent line to the PC of the shifted circular curve. K: This defines the abscissa of the PC of the shifted curve to the straight end of the spiral.
Long and Short Tangent
Toggle this option on if you want to describe a spiral with its Long and Short Tangents. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description.
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Tangent Direction
Toggle this option on if you want to describe a spiral with its tangent direction. You can specify the verbiage and the order that it is written to the legal description.
Write Legal Description Settings - Directions Tab

The Write Legal Description Settings - Directions tab allows you to specify how you want directions reported in the legal description. The verbiage for the directions that can be set are North Azimuth, North East, North West, South Azimuth, South East, South West, Grads, Mils and Radians. You can specify what symbols are used for Degrees, Minutes and seconds. You can specify if you want to use cardinal directions (North, East, South, West) and the verbiage for them. You can also specify the verbiage for the general directions of Northerly, Southerly, Easterly, Westerly, Northeasterly, Northwesterly, Southeasterly and Southwesterly. The brackets in the edit fields, < >, define where in the description the actual data goes. You can place the brackets anywhere in the description field. Information entered before the less than bracket is considered a prefix. Information entered after the greater than bracket is considered a suffix. In order to place the value of the bearing you must enter the less than and greater than brackets in the field. If the brackets are not entered, the system places the prefix listed in the text field and not the value of the annotation. These settings do not affect any legal descriptions that have already been created. These settings are used when a new legal description is created. The degree symbol can be generated by using exten ded ASCII characters. In AutoCAD, the degree symbol can be generated by pressing Alt and 248 on the numeric keypad or with %%d. Both of these generate the degree symbol when it is placed into the drawing.
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Figure 4-53 Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Directions Tab Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Directions Tab Definitions Option North Azimuth Function This defines the horizontal direction type of the object when it is reported in the legal description. Enter the prefix, suffix or prefix and suffix associated with the direction type. A maximum of 116 characters, including the less than and greater than brackets, may be entered. This defines the bearing of the object when it is reported in the legal description. Enter the prefix, suffix or prefix and suffix associated with the bearing. A maximum of 116 characters, including the less than and greater than brackets, may be entered. This defines the bearing of the object when it is reported in the legal description. Enter the prefix, suffix or prefix and suffix associated with the bearing. A maximum of 116 characters, including the less than and greater than brackets, may be entered.
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This defines the horizontal direction type of the object when it is reported in the legal description. Enter the prefix, suffix or prefix and suffix associated with the direction type. A maximum of 116 characters, including the less than and greater than brackets, may be entered. This defines the bearing of the object when it is reported in the legal description. Enter the prefix, suffix or prefix and suffix associated with the bearing. A maximum of 116 characters, including the less than and greater than brackets, may be entered. This defines the bearing of the object when it is reported in the legal description. Enter the prefix, suffix or prefix and suffix associated with the bearing. A maximum of 116 characters, including the less than and greater than brackets, may be entered. This defines the angle of the object when grads are reported in the legal description. Enter the prefix, suffix or prefix and suffix associated with the angle. A maximum of 116 characters, including the less than and greater than brackets, may be entered. This defines the angle of the object when mils are reported in the legal description. A maximum of 116 characters, including the less than and greater than brackets, may be entered. This defines the angle of the object when radians are reported in the legal description. A maximum of 116 characters, including the less than and greater than brackets, may be entered. This defines the symbol that displays when degrees are reported in the legal description. For example if you want to annotate degrees by using the symbol , type %%d (an extended ASCII character) in AutoCAD. This defines the symbol that displays when minutes are reported in the legal description. For example, if you want to annotate minutes by using the symbol `, type `. This defines the symbol that displays when seconds are reported in the legal description. Enter the symbol that is to print when annotating seconds. For example, if you want to annotate seconds by using the symbol , type ". Toggle this on if you want the direction associated with lines, curves and spirals to be reported as true cardinals directions in the legal description. The cardinal directions are used instead of the current Angles mode on the Project Formats dialog box when this field is set to on.
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North
This defines the line, curve and spiral direction as north. Enter the annotation exactly as it is to display. For example, if the line is N 0 00 00 E, the system annotates the line as North. This defines the line, curve and spiral direction as south. Enter the annotation exactly as it is to be reported. For example, if the line is S 0 00 00 W, the system annotates the line as South. This defines the line, curve and spiral direction as east. Enter the annotation exactly as it is to be reported. For example, if the line is N 90 00 00 E, the system annotates the line as East. This defines the line, curve and spiral direction as west. Enter the annotation exactly as it is to be reported. For example, if the line is S 90 00 00 W, the system annotates the line as West. This defines a general direction of travel of a curve or spiral object when it is reported in a legal description. This is only used when the Direction of Travel option is toggled on in the Curve or Spirals tab (See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Curves Tab and See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Spirals Tab). This defines a general direction of travel of a curve or spiral object when it is reported in a legal description. This is only used when the Direction of Travel option is toggled on in the Curves or Spirals tab (See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Curves Tab and See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Spirals Tab). This defines a general direction of travel of a curve or spiral object when it is reported in a legal description. This is only used when the Direction of Travel option is toggled on in the Curves or Spirals tab (See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Curves Tab and See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Spirals Tab). This defines a general direction of travel of a curve or spiral object when it is reported in a legal description. This is only used when the Direction of Travel option is toggled on in the Curves or Spirals tab (See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Curves Tab and See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Spirals Tab). This defines a general direction of travel of a curve or spiral object when it is reported in a legal description. This is only used when the Direction of Travel option is toggled on in the Curves or Spirals tab (See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Curves Tab and See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Spirals Tab).
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Northwesterly
This defines a general direction of travel of a curve or spiral object when it is reported in a legal description. This is only used when the Direction of Travel option is toggled on in the Curves or Spirals tab (See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Curves Tab and See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Spirals Tab). This defines a general direction of travel of a curve or spiral object when it is reported in a legal description. This is only used when the Direction of Travel option is toggled on in the Curves or Spirals tab (See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Curves Tab and See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Spirals Tab). This defines a general direction of travel of a curve or spiral object when it is reported in a legal description. This is only used when the Direction of Travel option is toggled on in the Curves or Spirals tab (See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Curves Tab and See Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Spirals Tab).
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Write Legal Description Settings - Ties Tab

The Write Legal Description Settings - Ties tab allows you to specify how you want to have the legal description reported when going along a commencing course to a begin point. You can either inverse from the last commencing point, or go perpendicular from a point on the commencing course. You can specify what you want reported for a passing and corner tie and the verbiage that is reported. The brackets in the edit fields, < >, define where in the description the actual data goes. You can place the brackets anywhere in the description field. The [ ] Brackets are used to place a general direction. The verbiage that is placed in the [ ] brackets is what is specified in the Left Direction or Right Direction edit fields on the General Tab. These settings do not affect any legal descriptions that have already been created. These settings are used when a new legal description is created.
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Figure 4-54 Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Ties Tab Write Legal Description Settings Dialog Box - Ties Tab Definitions Option Commencing Inverse Tie Commencing Perpendicular Tie Passing Offset Direction and Distance Passing Offset Distance Only Passing Direction Function This option allows you to inverse from the last point of the commencing course to the beginning point. This option allows you to go perpendicular from a point on the commencing course to the beginning point. This option allows you to report the direction and distance to the passing point that is perpendicular to the current course.
This option allows you to report on the perpendicular distance to the passing point for the current course. This allows you to enter how you want the direction to the passing tie reported and the order it is placed in the legal description. This allows you to enter how you want the distance to the passing tie reported and the order it is placed in the legal description.
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Passing Description Passing Offset
This allows you to enter how you want the passing point reported and the order it is placed in the legal description. This allows you to enter how you want the offset distance reported and the order it is placed in the legal description. This option allows you to report the direction and distance to the corner tie point for the current point of the legal description. This option allows you to report the distance to the corner tie point for the current point of the legal description. This allows you to enter how you want the direction to the corner tie reported and the order it is placed in the legal description. This allows you to enter how you want the distance to the corner tie reported and the order it is placed in the legal description. This allows you to enter how you want the corner tie reported and the order it is placed in the legal description.
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Corner Description
Label Line by Points

Key-In Command: EGPTLabelLineByPoints The Label Line by Points command will create Line Labels between graphical selected points in CAD or Civil 3D Points. The reason for this command is to allow users to label between two points without having the label linked to a line. In Civil 3D 2011 the label style can be set for this command, in Civil 3D 2010 the default Line label style will be used. The Label Consecutive Points toggle can be used to consecutively label between each point selected. A command line version of this command is also available. The command line version uses the current Line label style and does not have access to the consecutive option. NOTE: These labels use the Civil 3D styles and settings to be created, but turn into static blocks when the command is completed.
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Label Curve by Points

Key-In Command: EGPTLabelCurveByPoints
The Label Curve by Points command will create Curve Labels between graphical selected points in CAD or Civil 3D Points. The reason for this command is to allow users to label a curve/arc without having the label linked to a arc or if only a portion of the arc needs to be labeled. In Civil 3D 2011 the label style can be set for this command, in Civil 3D 2010 the current Curve label style will be used. A command line version of this command is also available. The command line version uses the current Curve label style. NOTE: These labels use the Civil 3D styles and settings to be created, but turn into static blocks when the command is completed.
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In this chapter: Copy Surface..227 Join Broken Contours ........................................................ 227 Change Contour Elevation ................................................ 228 Project Plan Objects .......................................................... 231 Change Elevation .............................................................. 232
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Copy Surface
Key-In Command: EGPTCopySurface The Copy Surface command allows you to create a new surface by duplicating the surface information from an existing surface. This option can be used for parallel sub surfaces that are at a constant depth from the overlying surface. Surfaces may also be copied while raising or lowering the elevation of the entire surface. NOTE: The copied surface is not dynamically linked to the original surface.
Join Broken Contours

KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTJOINBROKEN The Join Broken Contours command connects contours that have been broken or that are separated. Broken contours usually occur when the contours have been annotated and the contour is removed under the annotation. This command connects the two contours (at the same elevation) within a tolerance by moving the vertex of one contour lines. This only joins contours that have the same elevation within the specified tolerance. If there are more than two contours that have the same elevation within the tolerance specified that can be joined, they will be joined to the closest contour available.
Figure 5-1 Join Broken Contours Dialog Box Join Broken Contours Dialog Box Definitions Option Make Copy of Contour Function This option makes copies of the existing contours and then joins the segments together within the tolerance specified. The copy is placed using the parameters specified in the CAD settings command. The Make Copy of Contour option allows you to hold on to keep the original contours.
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Modify Existing Contour
This option modifies the existing contour by joining the segments together within the tolerance specified. The CAD settings do not affect the existing contours using this option. This allows you to specify the maximum distance away from a contour when trying to join it to another contour. This option allows you to set the parameters for the segments being joined, such as color, layer, linetype/linestyle and width/weight.
Tolerance
CAD Settings
QuickSteps
To join broken contours, complete the following steps. 1. Select Polyline Contour Tools > Join Broken Contours from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. This displays the Join Broken Contours dialog box (above). 2. Choose how you want to modify the contour. You can either make a copy of the contour and have the copy joined together within a tolerance or modify the existing contour within a tolerance. 3. Enter the tolerance that you want contours at the same elevation to be joined with. If the contours are not within the tolerance or are not at the same elevation, they will not be joined together. 4. If you want to change any of the CAD settings for the contours, click on the CAD Settings button. 5. Click on Apply. You are prompted to: Select objects. 6. Graphically select the objects you want joined together within a tolerance. 7. When you are finished selecting objects, press the Enter key in AutoCAD. All of the contours that can be joined together are joined.
Change Contour Elevation

KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTCHANGECONTOURELEV
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The Change Contour Elevation command changes the elevation of the contours that are selected. This allows you to enter a starting elevation and an increment elevation. All of the contours that you draw a line through will have their elevations changed. Use this command to convert 2-D contour maps into 3-D. If you enter a positive increment elevation, the elevation will be added to the previous elevation. If you enter a negative increment elevation, the elevation will be subtracted from the previous contour elevation.
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Figure 5-2 Change Contour Elevation Dialog Box Change Contour Elevation Dialog Box Definitions Option Starting Elevation Function This is the elevation of the first contour that the line is drawn through.
Increment Elevation
This determines the elevation difference from the current contour being changed to the next contour. Enter a positive value to add the increment elevation to the previous contour or a negative value to subtract the increment elevation from the previous contour.
QuickSteps
To change the elevation of contours, complete the following steps. 1. Select Polyline Contour Tools > Change Contour Elevation from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. This displays the Change Contour Elevation dialog box (Figure 3-5 on page 70). 2. Enter the Starting Elevation for the first contour line. 3. Enter the Increment Elevation for each of the following contours. Enter a positive value to add the increment elevation to the previous contour or a negative value to subtract from the previous contour. 4. If you want to change any of the CAD settings for the contours, click on the CAD Settings icon. 5. Click on Apply. You are prompted to: Pick a Point 6. Graphically select the first point. You are prompted to: Pick a Point 7. Graphically select the second point.
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The elevation of all of the contour lines that are between the first and second point selected are changed. The first contour that is crossed is changed to the starting elevation. Each contour crossed after that has its elevation incremented from the previous contour.
Project Plan Objects

KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTPROJECTPLAN The Project Plan Objects command allows any object to be projected onto a surface model. This can be useful for visualizing a site. You can create new objects on the surface model, keeping the original elements intact, or modify the original objects. The Project Plan Object command can project from the following entities: Lines, polylines, 3-D polylines, complex chains and line strings Any shape, polygon, rectangle and ellipse Circular arcs in the X-Y plane Blocks/Cells (such as Points)
When projecting a Point, the system creates a new Point at the interpolated surface model elevation (including the point #, description and elevation). Other projected elements (e.g., lines) are represented by complex objects that follow the surface of the surface model.
Figure 5-3 Project Plan Objects Dialog Box Project Plan Objects Dialog Box Definitions Option Surface Model Function Select the surface model to project objects to from the drop list, or click on the All Surface Models icon to select a surface model from a different project. Toggle this option on if you want to make a copy of the object when projecting the object. The copied object will be modified keeping the original object intact.
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CAD Settings
This option allows you to set the parameters for the objects such as color, layer, linetype/linestyle and width/weight.
QuickSteps
To project a plan object to a surface model, complete the following steps: 1. Select Project Plan Objects from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. This displays the Project Plan Objects dialog box (Figure 2-12 on page 24). 2. Select the surface model to project the object to from the drop list, or click on the All Surface Models icon to select a surface model from a different project. 3. Toggle on the Make Copy of Object option if you want to keep the original object intact and only modify the copy of the object. 4. Click on the CAD Settings button if you want to change any of the CAD Settings for the selected object. 5. Click on Apply. You are prompted to select objects. 6. Graphically select the objects that you want to project to the surface model.
Change Elevation
KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTCHANGEELEV The Change Elevation command enables you to change an objects 3-D elevation. You can change the elevation to a constant 3-D elevation using the absolute method, or to a relative elevation using the relative method. You can use any of the CAD selection methods in AutoCAD. After the selection set is built set the appropriate Method, Elevation value and click on Apply.
Figure 5-4 Change Elevation Dialog Box 232
Change Elevation Dialog Box Definitions Option Absolute Method Relative Method PIC Icon Function This radio button changes the elevation of the object that is selected to a constant 3-D elevation. This radio button changes the elevation by a relative amount. It moves the object up or down by the elevation specified. This icon allows you to select the objects you want to change the elevation. AutoCAD users can use any of the CAD selection methods after the PIC icon is clicked on.
Selection Method
Elevation
This edit field is the elevation that you want to move the selected objects to when using the absolute method. It also represents the change in elevation when you are using the relative method.
QuickSteps
To change the elevation of an object, complete the following steps: 1. Select Change Elevation from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. This displays the Change Elevation dialog box (Figure 2-13 on page 25). 2. Click on the PIC icon to graphically select the objects that you want to change the elevation for. You are prompted to select objects in AutoCAD. 3. Graphically select the objects in AutoCAD and press Enter when you are done selecting objects. 4. Select the method for changing the elevation to absolute or relative. 5. Enter the elevation you want to move the selected objects to if using the absolute method, or the change in elevation if using the relative method. 6. Click on Apply to change the elevation of the objects.
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In this chapter: Manage Batch Files ........................................................... 235 Edit Batch File.................................................................... 236 Entry Options ..................................................................... 239 Toggles .............................................................................. 246 Support Path...................................................................... 247
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Manage Batch Files

KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTMANAGEBATCH The Manage Batch Files command allows you to manage files that record data that was entered while using commands in Surveyors Companion. You may create a new batch file, modify the description, copy, delete or print any of the selected files. The commands that can be recorded to a batch file are: Place Points (see See Place Points) Places Points by Station/Offset (see See Place Points by Station/Offset) Resection by 2 Points (see See Resection by 2 Points) Resection by 3 Points (see See Resection by 3 Points) Alignment Traverse (see See Alignment Traverse) Boundary Traverse (see See Boundary Traverse) Field Data Traverse (see See Field Data Traverse)
Figure 6-1 Manage Batch Files Dialog Box Manage Batch Files Dialog Box Definitions Option Number Icon Function This is the number of the batch file. Each time a new batch file is created it is given the next available number from the list of batch files.
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Description
This is the entered description of the batch file. This may be up to 128 characters in length. This shows if the batch file has been edited or not. If the batch file has been edited and saved after the file was added to the batch manager, then it will say "yes" in this column. This shows if a link exists to the file from the project. If the file is not linked, the functions in the Edit Batch File command will not work. This is the name of the batch file in the project folder. This is the size of the batch file in kilobytes (KB). This is the date and time the file was created or last updated. Click on this icon to create a new batch file. Type the new batch file description and click on OK. Click on this icon to modify the name of a batch file that was created. Type the new name of the selected batch file and click on OK. Click on this icon to copy the currently highlighted batch file to a new file. Use this option to make changes or corrections to the batch file while still maintaining the original. Type the name of the copied batch file and click on OK. Click on this icon to delete the highlighted batch file.
Edited
Linked
File Name Size Date New Batch File
Modify Batch File Copy Batch File
Delete Batch File Print Batch File Active Batch File
Click on this icon to print the selected batch file to a file or to the printer. This is the file that may be copied, modified, deleted or printed. If batch recording is on, the active batch file will be appended to as a command is recorded.
Edit Batch File

KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTEDITBATCH The Edit Batch File command allows you to edit and replay batch files that were created by commands in Surveyors Companion that record to a batch file. You can also erase, select, show and unlink the objects for the selected batch file. 236
Figure 6-2 Edit Batch File Dialog Box Edit Batch File Dialog Box Definitions Option Batch File Icon Function This drop list displays all of the batch files that have been created for the project. Select a batch file from the drop list of files in the project. Click on the Manage Batch Files icon to create, modify, copy, delete or print a batch file. For more information on managing batch files, see See Manage Batch Files. Erase You may erase any objects in the CAD graphic that are linked to the currently highlighted batch file. The batch file itself will not be deleted. You can restore the objects to the CAD graphic by clicking on the Replay button. You may select all of the objects that are linked to the selected batch file. This selection may be used in conjunction with other commands. This allows you to display only the objects for the selected batch file. The Show Only command can be used before the Unlink, Erase and Replay commands so you can verify the objects that will be affected by running these commands. This will not alter the data in the CAD graphic. To return the screen to its prior state, refresh or redraw the view in CAD. You may remove the link that the selected batch file has with the objects in the CAD graphic. If the batch file is replayed, no objects will be deleted or changed in the CAD graphic. You may edit the selected batch file by clicking on the Edit button. This will display the SDMS Editor from which you can edit the selected batch file. For more information see SDMS Editor in Data Collection. 237
Select
Show Only
Unlink
Edit
Replay
After you have edited the file, you may replay the batch file into the CAD graphic. This will replace the objects into the CAD graphic as they were edited. If the Auto-Erase toggle is set on, all of the objects that were originally placed by the command in the batch file will be erased from the project before the objects are placed back in the CAD graphic. When this is checked on, all objects that are linked with the selected batch file are removed before the objects are placed back into the CAD graphic. If you change the angle of one traverse leg, from that point forward, all side shots and/or traverse legs update based on the turned angle. When the Re-compute BS option is toggled on, any turned angles in the batch file will be computed using the previously occupied station as the backsight. All coordinates used to calculate a direction from a backsight are ignored, except for the initial starting coordinates of the traverse. When this option is toggled off, any turned angles in the batch file will be computed using the coordinate values (XC, XX, YC, and YY data tag values) in the file. Any changes to a horizontal angle (HZ data tag) will only affect the immediate shot changed and will not carry through to the next setups. If at any point during the traverse you have entered a backsight direction from a point other than the one previously occupied (excluding the initial setup backsight direction), you must toggle this option off.
Auto-Erase
Re-compute BS
If
an object was modified graphically first and then the Replay button is selected, the graphical changes will be lost because graphical modifications are not written to the batch file.
QuickSteps
To edit a batch file, complete the following steps: 1. Select Edit Batch File from the Surveyors Companion Ribbon. 2. Select the Batch file from drop list that you want to edit. 3. Click on the Edit button to display the SDMS Editor. Edit the batch file as necessary and close the editor. For information on using the SDMS Editor, refer to SDMS Editor in the Data Collection manual. 4. Toggle on the Auto-Erase option, if needed. 5. Click on the Replay button to update the CAD graphic.
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If Auto-Erase is on, objects in the batch file will be removed from the CAD graphic and replaced with the edited batch file objects.
Entry Options
KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTENTRYOPTION You may set initial Entry Options to customize how information is prompted to you, placed in the CAD graphic or reported in a dialog box or print out. The flow of certain commands may also be set up so that they are more tailored to your type of work. Use the Entry Options command to establish your work environment the way you want it. You may also save the settings to be used as your defaults. Once the settings are saved, they are used for every new project that is created.
Entry Options - Defaults Tab

The Defaults tab in the Entry Options command is used to set the default direction type, distance option and angle type that are typically used in your work session. For example, you may prefer to select two points in the CAD graphic to obtain a distance value versus typing in the distance. Surveyors Companion Entry Options allows you to set all three input types to the most applicable default setting. If you do not want to see the Settings dialog box each time a Surveyors Companion command is issued, turn off the Start Procedural commands with Settings dialog box toggle. If you want to save the settings to be used as the defaults for new projects, toggle on the Save Settings as Defaults option. The settings are written to the ...\SUPPORT\CG directory and used for every new project that is created.
Figure 6-3 Entry Options Dialog Box - Defaults Tab Entry Options Dialog Box - Default Tab Definitions 239
Option Direction Type
Function For the procedural type dialog boxes that are used in Surveyors Companion, the standard direction dialog box may take several different forms. You may select the direction type to be the default when using these commands. For more information on the direction types described in the following section, see See Direction Dialog Box. Absolute: Surveyors Companion will always default to a North East Bearing. To change the Absolute default, you may select one of the following direction types: o North East Bearing South East Bearing South West Bearing North West Bearing North Azimuth South Azimuth For more information, see General Settings. Geometric: This allows you to enter a geometric type direction. Direction Point: You may type a Point ID or coordinate value or graphically select a point in the CAD graphic to determine the direction. The direction is calculated from the current occupied point to the point selected. Two Points: You may type two Point IDs or coordinate values or graphically select two points in the CAD graphic to determine the direction. The direction is calculated from the first point selected to the second point selected. Backsight by Absolute: You may set the backsight direction using any of the absolute direction types, followed by entering a turned angle. You may set the default angle type as well, as shown in See Entry Options Dialog Box - Defaults Tab. Backsight by Geometric: You may set the backsight direction by entering a geometric direction, followed by entering a turned angle. Backsight by Direction Point: You may set the backsight direction by typing a Point ID or coordinate value or graphically selecting a point in the CAD graphic to determine the direction. The direction is calculated from the current occupied point to the point selected. You then may enter the angle turned from the backsight point. Backsight by Two Points: You may set the backsight direction by typing two Point IDs or coordinate values or graphically selecting two points in the CAD graphic to determine the direction. The direction is calculated from the first point selected to the second point selected. You then may enter the angle turned from the established backsight direction.
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Distance Options
For the procedural type dialog boxes that are used in most of the commands in Surveyors Companion, the standard distance dialog box may take several different forms. You may select the distance option to be the default when using these commands. For more information on the distance options, see See Distance Dialog Box. Horizontal Distance: You may type in a distance or select a line or arc segment to get a horizontal distance. Distance to Point/Point: You may type a Point ID or coordinate value or graphically select a point in the CAD graphic to determine the horizontal distance. The distance is calculated from the current occupied point to the point selected. Two Points: You may type two Point IDs or coordinate values or graphically select two points in the CAD graphic to determine the direction. The direction is calculated from the first point selected to the second point selected. Slope Distance: When slope distance is entered, you may select the method of input from the Slope Method Options drop list. In addition, for each option you need to type the slope distance, height of instrument and the height of target.
Angle Type
You may select the angle type most used as a default. You may select from Angle Right, Angle Left, Deflection Right and Deflection Left. For more information, refer to See Direction Dialog Box.
Start Procedural Commands With Settings Dialog Box Save Settings as Defaults
Toggle this on if you want the Settings dialog box displayed at the start of each procedural command. Settings on this dialog box include batch processing, placement type, print audit trail and scale Z (Elevation).
Toggle on this option if you want the Entry Options specified to be used as the defaults for any new projects. When this option is toggled on and the OK or Apply button is pressed, the Entry options are written to the ...\SUPPORT\CG folder. The settings in the ...\SUPPORT\CG folder are used for every new project that is created.
Entry Options - Instrument Tab

The Instrument tab in the Entry Options command allows you to set the instrument height and target height as the default values for commands that are used to calculate a horizontal distance from a slope distance. If you change the instrument or target heights while in a command, those old values will be retained for as long as you are in that command. The new values will take effect the next time the command is run. 241
Figure 6-4 Entry Options Dialog Box - Instrument Tab Entry Options Dialog Box - Instrument Tab Definitions Option Instrument Height Function Enter the default Instrument Height that will appear on Surveyors Companion dialog boxes. Enter the default Target Height that will appear on Surveyors Companion dialog boxes.
Target Height
Entry Options - Point Placement Tab

The Point Placement tab in the Entry Options command allows you to control the default starting Point ID, Elevation, Description Key and description for any Surveyors Companion command by settings the options on the Point Placement tab. The starting Point ID may be set and Elevations of Points may be set to a constant value or they may inherit the elevation of a CAD object that they are snapped to or placed along. The Default Description Key and descriptions may also be set. You may also set default description prefixes and suffixes to save time typing long, repetitious Point descriptions.
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Figure 6-5 Entry Options Dialog Box - Point Placement Tab Entry Options Dialog Box - Point Placement Tab Definitions Option Point ID Function Type the starting Point ID value to use. This will appear as the default for each Point to be placed. If the Point ID already exists in the project when the Point is being placed, the Point Protection dialog box will display if the option is enabled. When placing Points, select Constant or Inherit from the drop list. If you use Constant, enter the desired value in the adjacent edit box. Choosing the Inherit options will set the elevation of the Point to place at the elevation of the object selected. Select a Description Key to use from the drop list of Description Keys. Set the default for descriptions for Surveyors Companion commands that place Points. Choose between Default Description, Use Description Key and Use Command Default. Default Description: You may type the description to be used as the default for placement of a Point description. This will serve as the default for all Point placements.
Elevation
The Default Description will override all default descriptions EXCEPT for the Points placed during the Snap Points to Objects command. Use Description Key: You may set the description for each Point placed to default to the Description Key description. Use Command Default: You may type the description to be used as a default for placement of a Point description. This, however, will only serve as a default for all Point placements that do not have an automatic description (i.e. curve, spiral and tangent Points). 243
Description Prefix
You may type a common prefix to be applied to all of the descriptions that are placed with each Point by toggling this option on. You may type a common suffix to be applied to all of the descriptions that are placed with each Point by toggling this option on.
Description Suffix
Entry Options - Mapcheck Tab

The Mapcheck tab in the Entry Options command allows you to set the desired precision for traversing and displaying mapchecks. This will affect the reported angle, distance, coordinates and closure precision so that closures can be generated from closed parcels. You may also specify whether mapchecks are run along the chords of curves or through the radius points. The precision settings in the Entry Options dialog box - Mapcheck Tab (See Entry Options Dialog Box Mapcheck Tab) override the precision settings for the system when generating parcel reports from Surveyors Companion. For more information on system precision, see General Settings.
Figure 6-6 Entry Options Dialog Box - Mapcheck Tab Entry Options Dialog Box - Mapcheck Tab Definitions Option Angle Function You may set the angle precision by moving the slide bar to the desired value. The angle precision values range from the nearest degree to 0.01 seconds. You may set the distance precision by moving the slide bar or typing the desired value. Distance precision values range from zero places to eight places to the right of the decimal point.
Distance
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Coordinates
You may set the coordinates precision by moving the slide bar or typing the desired value. Coordinate precision values range from zero places to eight places to the right of the decimal point. You may set the closure precision by moving the slide bar or typing the desired value. Closure precision values range from zero places to eight places to the right of the decimal point. Toggle on this radio button to traverse curves by proceeding from a PC to the radius point and then out to the PT.
Closure
Run Traverses Through Radius Points Run Traverse Along Chords
Toggle on this radio button to traverse curves by proceeding from the PC directly to the PT by using the chord direction and distance.
Entry Options - Audit Trail Tab

The Audit Trail tab in the Entry Options command allows you to choose whether to include Point descriptions and Description Keys in the audit trail report. The audit trail is a report that most Surveyors Companion commands create to record the information that was modified during that command. Use the Toggles command to turn on or off the Audit Trail.
Figure 6-7 Entry Options Dialog Box - Audit Trail Tab Entry Options Dialog Box - Audit Trail Tab Definitions Option Print Point Description in Audit Trail Function Toggle this option on if you want the descriptions of the Points to appear in the Audit trail.
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Print Point Description Key in Audit Trail
Toggle this option on if you want the Description Keys of the Points to appear in the Audit Trail.
Toggles
KEY-IN COMMAND: EGPTTOGGLE The Point/Object placement toggles allow you to control what objects are placed when using certain Surveyors Companion commands. You may control whether Points or objects are placed in the project and whether the objects are drawn in 2-D or 3-D. The only commands that use the Draw 3-D Lines option are Field Data Traverse and Construct Polar Line. You may also control the Audit Trail default for Surveyors Companion by using the toggle.
Figure 6-8 Toggles Dialog Box Toggles Dialog Box Definitions Option Placement Type Function This allows you to control what will be placed by a command. The available options are Place Points, Place Objects and Place Points and Objects. Place Points: When the option is set to Place Points, lines, arcs and spirals will not be placed in the CAD graphic. This setting is particularly useful when using a routine that places sideshots. You want to place the Points, but not necessarily the radiating lines from the occupied point. Place Objects: When the option is set to Place Objects, Points will not be placed in the project. However, lines, arcs and spirals will be placed into the CAD graphic. Place Points and Objects: This places both Points and objects in the project.
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Draw 2-D Lines
Lines will be drawn in 2-D only. The starting point elevation will be used for the entire object when it is placed in the CAD graphic. Lines may be drawn in 2-D or 3-D. Three-dimensional lines are only created by the Field Data Traverse and Construct Polar Line commands. The Audit Trail will print automatically at the end of each Surveyors Companion command that is run that produces an Audit Trail. Setting the Print Audit Trail toggle here will serve as the default unless it is set differently in the individual settings for the command.
Draw 3-D Lines
Print Audit Trail
Support Path
Key-in EGPTscSupportpath Use this command to change or verify the support file location for Surveyors Companion. The Support Path holds certain settings the application uses. If multiple users want to share these settings, place the support folder on a shared drive and use this command to direct to software to the correct directory location.
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Snap Points to Objects .............................................................................................31

Place Points by Station/Offset ..................................................................................35

Zoom to Point ...........................................................................................................40

Place by Alignment & Profile ....................................................................................42

Boundary Traverse ...................................................................................................70

Field Data Traverse ..................................................................................................86

Command Line Traverse ........................................................................................104

3D Object to Profile ................................................................................................114 Layout Linear Parking Lot.......................................................................................115

Layout Curved Parking Lot .....................................................................................121

Layout Area Parking Lot .........................................................................................127

Report Unused Points.............................................................................................139

Two Point Inverse...................................................................................................143 Inverse Object ........................................................................................................143

Report Area ............................................................................................................145

Report Area Settings.................................................................................................................... 156

Stakeout Radial Points ...........................................................................................168

Stakeout Boundary .................................................................................................171

Stakeout Alignment ................................................................................................177

Write Legal Description...........................................................................................182

Change Contour Elevation......................................................................................228

Project Plan Objects ...............................................................................................231

Change Elevation ...................................................................................................232

Manage Batch Files................................................................................................235 Edit Batch File ........................................................................................................236

Toggles...................................................................................................................246 Support Path...........................................................................................................247

To modify the abbreviations go to the Abbreviations Tab:

Pick Point Dialog Box

Description Key Description

This statically reports the Description of the selected Point.

Place Point Dialog Box

Select Points Dialog Box

Direction Dialog Box

Figure 1-4 Retrieval of a Direction From a Line

Figure 1-6 Backsight With an Angle Turned to the Right

Figure 1-7 Backsight With an Angle Turned to the Left

Figure 1-8 Backsight With an Angle Deflected to the Right

Figure 1-9 Backsight With an Angle Deflected to the Left

Distance Dialog Box

Figure 1-12 Three Vertical Angle Measurements

Slope Method Options

Settings Dialog Box

Print Audit Trail

Print Options Dialog Box

Figure 1-15 Print Options Dialog Box 26

Print Width Column Header Order

Snap Points to Objects

Figure 2-2 Snap Points to Objects Dialog Box

Do Not Place Duplicate Points

Duplicate Point Tolerance Snap Options and Descriptions

Snap Options and Descriptions

Save Settings as Defaults

Place Points by Station/Offset

Northing Easting Elevation 36

Code Description Multiple

Figure 2-8 Place Fire Hydrant at 10+00

Place Multiple Points by Station/Offset

Description Key Description

Distance from Beginning

Follow CAD Object

Place by Alignment & Profile

Station Interval Additional Constant Offsets

Include Curve Stations Include Vertical Curve Stations Label