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Automated linework

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Message 1 of 20
dano11372
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Automated linework

Hello,

 

We are now working in civil 3D 2011, and have started using the .txt files now instead of the fieldbooks of the past. I have created a Description key set, along with a figure prefix database and a linework code set. everything works fine as long as the field crews use EP1, EP,2 EP3, ETC.. But we would really like to utilize the Begin and End function of this. I have unchecked the box that says Automatic begin on figure prefix match, but still no luck. I have also checked the linework code set and it all looks good <Space> delimiter etc.., any help would be greatly appreciated thanks.

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Message 2 of 20
mathewkol
in reply to: dano11372

EP1 B will work nicely to start a new figure unless you've edited the linework code set.
Matt Kolberg
SolidCAD Professional Services
http://www.solidcad.ca /
Message 3 of 20
dano11372
in reply to: mathewkol

yeah, i have tried using the B EP or E EP, but When i import the .txt file in it does not draw the linework. like i said if i have the box checked automatic begin on figure prefix match and use EP1, EP2 ETC.. it works fine. but we do not want to change the description everytime we need to break a line.

Message 4 of 20
mathewkol
in reply to: dano11372

If you have that toggle unchecked you MUST use the begin and end codes. If it's checked then you don't. That's just the way it works. You don't need to use a different description to break a line just the E and B codes.
Matt Kolberg
SolidCAD Professional Services
http://www.solidcad.ca /
Message 5 of 20
david.zavislan
in reply to: dano11372

Not sure if it is just a typo in your post, but the linework codes need to be entered after the point codes:  EP B and EP E.

 

 

David Zavislan, P.E. | Wood Rodgers, Inc.
Message 6 of 20
mathewkol
in reply to: david.zavislan

I believe this can actually work both ways.

Matt Kolberg
SolidCAD Professional Services
http://www.solidcad.ca /
Message 7 of 20
dano11372
in reply to: david.zavislan

I have edited the .txt files to try both ways, still no luck.

Message 8 of 20
dano11372
in reply to: mathewkol

Yup, tried both ways editing the .txt file to reflect the EP B or B EP, no luck

Message 9 of 20
dano11372
in reply to: dano11372

Could it be a problem in My Description keys Format, i have all format set to $*. and most of my codes are EP*, FNC* etc..

Message 10 of 20
mathewkol
in reply to: dano11372

Desc keys have no bearing on what happens with survey figures.

Matt Kolberg
SolidCAD Professional Services
http://www.solidcad.ca /
Message 11 of 20
mathewkol
in reply to: dano11372

I assume you have the button "process linework..." set to on when you import the txt file?

Matt Kolberg
SolidCAD Professional Services
http://www.solidcad.ca /
Message 12 of 20
dano11372
in reply to: mathewkol

yes i do.

Message 13 of 20
JessicaPalmer
in reply to: dano11372

I am not sure if this has already been addressed but I want to make sure.  You should be brining in your .txt file using the "Import Survey Data" function, and not "Points from file". Points from file will not use your description keys and line code sets on import. Make sure that the appropriate Figure prefix database is current.

 

Good Luck,

 

Jessica Palmer
Message 14 of 20

...and they are case sensitive.

Jessica Palmer
Message 15 of 20
mathewkol
in reply to: JessicaPalmer

Actually Jessica, importing points from a file wlil assign description keys.  You're correct in that no figures will be drawn, however.

Matt Kolberg
SolidCAD Professional Services
http://www.solidcad.ca /
Message 16 of 20
dano11372
in reply to: mathewkol

got it! my .txt files were space delimeted, needed to be comma. works great!!

Message 17 of 20
dgordon
in reply to: dano11372

what's the command for editing the linework code set?

Dan

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Message 18 of 20
tcorey
in reply to: dgordon

On the Survey tab, expand Linework Code Sets, right click the set you want to edit and pick Edit....



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Message 19 of 20


@david.zavislan wrote:

Not sure if it is just a typo in your post, but the linework codes need to be entered after the point codes:  EP B and EP E.

 

 


As others have said, the codes work fine either before or after the description but I always recommend that they go after the description. If you put the code before the description, then your Description Key Set will see the linework code as the description of the point and that totally messes things up.

Brian J. Hailey, P.E.



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Message 20 of 20

Thanks for clarifying that Brian.  We have always put them after the point code so that description keys would function properly.  Just assumed that was the only option.

David Zavislan, P.E. | Wood Rodgers, Inc.

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