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ramp-by-three-points

 

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ramp-by-three-points

 

r3

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Description

Draws a ramp joining three points, definedinteractively bya start, end and intermediate point.

How to Use

  1. Run the command.

  2. In the Snapping toolbar, select the required snap and data selection settings.

  3. In the Current Objects toolbar, select the current object or create a new one. More...

  4. In the Current Objects toolbar, select the required Attribute Field and associated Attribute Value parameters. More....

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

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

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

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

  9. Click Cancel to complete the creation of the ramp string.
     

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  • If no strings object exists in memory, a new object will be 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.
  • Iif you are using a 3-button mouse, the middle button (or the button that emulates this function) will not perform any function in relation to this command.
  • The status bar gives the radius and view gradient of the ramp as you drag the circle.