SAC Codes: Writing up a "How to"

[doni49]

I showed my boss the SA that I recently created.  He liked it and wants me to write up a little guide showing what I've learned about using the SAC so far -- I'm the first one in the office that has gone far enough actually try and figure it out.

Following is what I've written to explain how the codes relate to what will end up in C3D.  I'd greatly appreciate it if someone would review/critique it.

TIA!

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CODES

When you create a Point, Link or Shape (excluding the Auxiliary types), each of them have a “Code” property. This is the code that will appear within Civil 3D and allow you to create feature lines and shapes.

1. A code entry can actually contain multiple codes as long as they are separated by a comma.
2. If you create a Point with a code assigned to it, it will appear in Civil 3D as a Featureline between this point in one assembly instance and its corresponding point within the next assembly instance.
3. If you create a Link with a code assigned to it, it will appear in Civil 3D as a shape in plan view.
1. The two points within one assembly instance will be connected and will represent one side of a shape.
2. The two points will be connected to their corresponding points in the next assembly instance to create two more sides of the shape.
3. And the corresponding points in the next assembly instance will be connected to create the fourth side of the shape.
4. If you create a Shape with a code assigned to it, it will appear in Civil 3d as a shape in Cross Section view (it will appear much the same as it does in the SAC preview window).
5. The code(s) must be entered as text strings enclosed in quote marks. If you do not use quote marks, SAC will assume you’re attempting to enter a variable. (The use of a variable here can be an extremely beneficial idea).

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[KMercier_C3D]

I'd add that you can view the current Codes by checking the checkbox in the Preview pane. I'd also differentiate between Codes (which are used in Civil 3D) and Comments (which are notes to yourself in SAC). 

[doni49]

Kati,

Thanks for the advice.  I'll do that.  And sorry for the delayed response.