Editing Descriptions for LInework Processing

[sjg]

What is the best way for editing descriptions for linework. Currently playing connect the dot game for survey work and in the process of trying to get it somewhat automated. Imported a text file through the Import Survey Data wizard, points and linework came in but definitely needs adjusting. For the road portion he shot by sections with the same EP code for both sides, so I got the serpentine affect. So I selected a point and through the contextual ribbon, I selected Survey Point Properties and changed EP to EP1 and continued the same process for that entire side of the road. After I finished editing, hit esc, message came up stating I edited some desccription and asked if I wanted to update network, hit Yes. Linework came in better for what I changed. Is this the best and most effecient way to do this, or is there a better way to do this. I also noticed that if some points for a figure are out of order and I adjust the figure and then modifty a point description in a different area and re-process the linework, it disregards my edits to the figure and sometimes seems like it makes a copy. So I would have multiple segments on 2 different figures on top of each other. Any suggestions on how you go about editing would be great.

[Jason.Hickey]

Steve,

The best way to do what you are attempting is to have the field crew code the shots appropriately in the field rather than trying to do it after the fact. The program can easily differentiate between EP1 and EP2 (and so forth and so on) and descriptions will work out as well. Coding like this will allow the field crew to use a minimum of commands as well. This way, they can use the "zorro" (or serpentine) method of collecting data without having to walk one side and then the other. If you need an example of how this is done, let me know and I can whip up a quick demo for you.

[sjg]

Thanks for the reply, we are still in the process of getting the field guys to start coding correctly. I think they have the concept. But for this instance while doing sections he forgot to differeniate codes between both sides. So continued doing sections usings only EP. Just curious on best way to edit thos particular codes. Any additional help would be appreciated.

[Jason.Hickey]

I'm afraid editing after the fact is still going to be a manual process. I don't have any best practices for fixing what isn't collected correctly 🙂

[BrianHailey]

What I usually recommend, have your field crews start off by numbering their figures. In the office, create a figure prefix database with those figure names, and process the linework. The default setting for the code set is to automatically begin a figure on figure prefix match. As they become more comfortable, they can add in other codes (they should start using the curve codes early!).