EXCELLENT!! Worked like a charm, thanks much!
Justin
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Justin Sousa - jsousa@omsberg.com
"Russell Dieges" wrote in message
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> I'm not 100% sure of what you are trying to attempt, but it seems you are
> trying to grade up from the road (existing surface) to an existing slope
> (existing surface)? If so, one way would be to use a grading object using
> your 3D poly (at the edge of the road) to create a cut (cut up, fill down)
> slope for a 'distance' of say 30' (or however far you need to cover your
> slope). Then create a surface from that GO, create a stratum between that
> GO-surface and your existing surface. Create a contour (use the polyline
> option) at elev=0 based upon your volume surface. This line will
represent
> the daylight.
>
> Re-post if my assumptions are off.
>
>
> "Justin Sousa @ Omsberg & Company" wrote in message
> news:23C2BB1BD2089EE99BBEDD89F33759B5@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > LDD3
> > I am attempting to design some slope correction along the side of an
> > existing road. Here is what I have done so far:
> >
> > 1. Created a 3D polyline at the edge of road to represent the proposed
> > bottom of fill
> > 2. Used Grading --> Daylighting --> Create Single in an attempt to find
> out
> > where my proposed slope would meet existing ground.
> > 3. Used Grading --> Daylighting --> Daylight Polyline to bring in the
> > daylight line.
> >
> > I get a daylight line in the same place as my original bottom of fill
> line.
> > For a quick fix, I tried elevating my fill line slightly, but then it
just
> > grades down to the road again, instead of up to the bank which is
further
> > away. I experimented with the cut and fill grades and slopes and was
> unable
> > to get the results I wanted.
> >
> > Any suggestions on a fix for this way of doing what I'm trying to do? Or
a
> > completely different way? I can draw 3D lines at a slope, is there a way
> to
> > make them stop at a surface intersection?
> >
> > Thanks to anyone who can help
> >
> > --
> > Justin Sousa - jsousa@omsberg.com
> >
> >
>
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