Topic: Export Station and Elevation

[mjfarrell]

so if you use your survey points for inverts you will want (need) to create a point group that applies a(n) XDREF to the database that contains the INV+1/2 pipe diameter information, so that when you draw your feature line through the points that represent existing their vertices will be as desired

[sinc]

The bad news is that you have confirmed that the function is technically 'flawed'.  So with that in mind one adjusts the formula to  get proper depth and have a nice day.

(On some of these issues, I really do try to ignore the problems with the software, otherwise there are those that get upset with me.  So when I leave out a problem that has been around since they FIRST introduced pipes to C3D and STILL haven't fixed it; it's because I want to avoid going off into a RANT!)

I've known a fix for this was coming for a while, but was not able to talk about it.

But I'm not the one who let the cat out of the bag, so here's a repost from "the other forums":

Hi Wallyman - Civil 3D 2011 will feature a little addition that should save you a little time with your workflow. When creating a Pipe Network from an entity, and you choose to use vertex elevations, you will be able to specify what part of the pipe will be placed at those elevations. The choices are outside top, crown, centerline, invert, and outside bottom.

Scott Kent P.E.
Autodesk, Inc.
Test Development Analyst/Rapid Response Engineer
AEC Division
Autodesk Civil 3D Product Information: http://www.autodesk.com/civil3d
Civil Engineering Community Portal: http://civilcommunity.autodesk.com

[mjfarrell]

damn.....one LESS item to rant about.....thanks for that!