ramp-by-three-points ("r3")

Note: For more interactive ramp design, consider the Interactive Ramp Tool. This utility supersedes this legacy design command, retained for legacy purposes only.

See this command in the command table.

To access this command:

  • Using the command line, enter "ramp-by-three-points" and press ENTER.

  • Use the quick key combination "r3".

  • Display the Find Command screen, locate ramp-by-three-points and click Run.

Command Overview

Draws a ramp joining three points, defined interactively by a start, end and intermediate point.

  • If no strings object exists in memory, a new object is created when this command is run, displaying details of the new object immediately in the Current Objects toolbar.
  • Right-click for snap; left-click for placing points without snapping.
  • If snapping is toggled on, points may be snapped using the right mouse button.
  • The status bar gives the radius and view gradient of the ramp as you drag the circle.

Command steps:

  1. Run the command.

  2. Define snap and data selection settings.

  3. Click to define the start point of the ramp.

  4. Click to define the end point of the ramp.

  5. Click to define the intermediate point of the ramp.

  6. If required, click or click-and-drag to move the intermediate point.

  7. Click Done to complete the creation of the ramp string.

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