Insert Line Segment
COMMAND LICENSING AND DEFAULT MENU LOCATIONS
- The Insert Line Segment command is part of the RPS Data Prep Toolbox.
- The command is located on the Data Prep macros menu ribbon.
- The command is located in the Create / Edit menu group.
COMMAND DESCRIPTION
A simple editing tool to add additional segments to an existing linestring. Simply click where you require additional nodes and the selected linestring is updated by adding additional segments into the existing linestring. You can use the command to extend lines in either direction as well as to add additional nodes within the line. This is a useful tool to improve lines digitized during takeoff, or to repair exploded TIN models through breakline edits and extensions.
COMMAND HISTORY
Latest Updates
September 21, 2022
The command was updated with new Header Row command links. As part of our continued effort to create “Work Process Tools,” these links provide quick, easy access to other TBC functions that may be needed while the command is running. This allows you to quickly switch between TBC commands and complete the workflow more efficiently.
The following commands were added to the Header Row:
- Help
- RPS Settings
- Break
- Smart Join
- Delete
- Delete Line Segment
- Takeoff Lines
SETUP AND CONFIGURATION
Command Interface Description
The Insert Line Segment command dialog looks as follows:
EXECUTE
Linestring:
Select the linestring into which you want to insert additional line segments.
Location:
Click where you want to add additional nodes into the existing line. The two endpoints of the existing line segment will be remain fixed, and the new node will split the existing segment into two parts joined at the new node location.
Elevation:
If you want to enter an elevation for any node that you create, you can enter it here. If you wish all the nodes to have the same elevation, highlight the small arrow to the right side of the Elevation field by clicking on it (the button turns orange when it is made “sticky”).
APPLY BUTTON
Does not do anything today as the insertion of line segments occurs automatically with each click.
CLOSE BUTTON
Closes the command without further execution.
VIDEO DEMONSTRATION
The following video shows how to utilize the Insert Line Segment command:
USE CASE VIDEOS
The following videos show the use of the Insert Line Segment command in a workflow context:
FEEDBACK AND ENHANCEMENT REQUESTS
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