Section Setup

Table of contents

1. Section Setup
   1. Overview
   2. Manage Sections
      1. Creating, Duplicating and Removing
   3. Definition Methods
      1. Distance with Offset
      2. Distance with Slope
      3. Offset with Slope
      4. Slope to Surface
   4. Point Management
      1. First Point
      2. Adding and Removing Points
      3. Reordering Points
   5. Object Feature Line Integration
      1. Overview
      2. Adding Object Feature Lines into Sections
      3. Applications

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Section Setup

Grading Pro provides a section setup capability with multiple definition methods for precise grading design.

Overview

Section configuration allows you to:

• Create Section types that can be reused across projects.
• Define sections using multiple methods (distance with offset, distance with slope, offset with slope, slope to surface)
• Setup section points efficiently with add, remove, and reorder capabilities
• Shows each point location on the section view.
• Add feature lines as objects in your section definitions for greater control and flexibility

Manage Sections

Creating, Duplicating and Removing

Manage your Section list by creating new, setting a associated name to later refer to the configuration, duplicating and removing new types

GIF Placeholder: Demonstrate section list management buttons

Definition Methods

After creating a new section, select on the left and start adding points in the section. On each point definition, the user can define the following different methods.

Distance with Offset

Define a point based on distance and offset:

• Distance - Specify distance from the previous point or origin
• Height/Offset - Specify offset values from the previous point or origin

GIF Placeholder: Demonstrate distance with offset method

Distance with Slope

Define a point based on distance and slope:

• Distance - Specify distance from the previous point or origin
• Slope Percentage - Specify slope percentage for point or origin

GIF Placeholder: Show distance with slope method

Offset with Slope

Define a point by offset and slope:

• Height/Offset - Specify offset values from the previous point or origin
• Slope Percentage - Specify slope percentage for point elevation

GIF Placeholder: Demonstrate offset with slope method

Slope to Surface

Define points by slope from the previous point projected to the selected surface:

• Offset from Path - Specify offset distance from the reference path
• Slope Percentage - Specify slope percentage for point elevation

GIF Placeholder: Demonstrate offset with slope method

Point Management

First Point

• The first point could be placed on the origin (0, 0) or at a distance offset from the origin.

GIF Placeholder: Show point addition process, previous description

Adding and Removing Points

Add or remove points to section setups:

GIF Placeholder: Show point process

Reordering Points

Reorder points in section definitions:

GIF Placeholder: Show point reordering

Object Feature Line Integration

Grading Pro allows you to add feature lines as objects in your section definitions, providing greater control and flexibility in grading design.

Overview

Feature line integration enables you to:

• Use existing feature lines of platforms, or other geometric objects as part of your section definitions
• Maintain exact geometry from existing designs while incorporating them into new grading scenarios
• Achieve precise control over complex geometric forms
• Ensure design consistency with existing elements

Adding Object Feature Lines into Sections

Follow these steps to add feature lines to your section definitions:

1. Open Section Setup
   Go to the “Section Setup” tab within Grading Pro.

2. Add Object Feature Lines
   Click the “Object Feat. Lines” button to begin the integration process.

3. Select Feature Lines or Objects
   Choose the set of feature lines like platforms, or other geometric objects you want to include in your section.

4. Specify Origin Point
   Select where the feature line will connect to the section. You can choose the midpoint, an endpoint, or a custom point along the feature line. The origin point determines how the feature line is positioned within the section and the elevation referenced from the object is at zero.

5. Set Orientation
   Define the orientation by selecting which end or direction the feature line should follow. Adjust rotation or placement as needed to ensure the feature line aligns correctly with your section design.

GIF Placeholder: Demonstrate the full process of integrating a feature line, including origin point selection and orientation control.

Applications

Feature line integration supports various grading design scenarios.

• Reusable Objects - Create standard feature line elements that can be applied across multiple sections, saving time while maintaining consistent design quality and workflow efficiency