Assigning point numbers

Module(s): Site Plan

With the tools in the Site Plan module used for creating point symbols, point numbers can be assigned automatically. The point number, which consists of a maximum of eight digits, is made up of a four-digit primary point number and a four-digit secondary point number. These point numbers are also displayed when you check the coordinates with the Measure tool.

• Primary point number:
  Represents the constant part of the point number. Entering 0 will set this off, i.e., no primary point number is used.
  In Site Plan-Specific Point Settings, the primary point number can be transferred automatically from an existing location line number (for example, when using Perpendicular Through Station). In order for the number to be transferred automatically, the name of the composite element must include an encrypted number beginning with #N.
  Example: The name Location Line #123 used for a composite element generates the primary point number 123. When automatically transferring the number, the option for manually setting the number is unavailable.
  You can assign a name for a composite element using the Modify Element Parameters tool.
• Secondary point number:
  Represents the dynamic part of the point number - this value will increase with each consecutive point. Enter 0 to switch this off. Every time you place a point, the number is incremented by 1.

The point numbers are defined as follows:

• In Terrain Point, Label, Import, Export Point File, the settings under Pr Pnt (constant primary point number) and Pnt No (start point of secondary point number) in Terrain Point are used.

  

• In Divide Element, Station Element and Perpendicular Through Station, the point numbers can be defined using Site Plan-Specific Point Settings (on the shortcut menu for entering points).