Defining cross-sections automatically

Tool(s): Entering cross-sections in the Bridge/Civil Engineering Component tool

The program automatically calculates the cross-sections at station points where cross-sections are not defined. All station points that are beyond the first and last cross-section are based on the ”first” and ”last” cross-section.

If a station point without a defined cross-section is between two stations points with defined cross-sections, the program uses the stationing to determine the points of the new polyline using linear interpolation.

Example of defining cross-sections automatically

Note: You can edit cross-sections calculated automatically by the program in the same way as cross-sections defined directly. Select the relevant station point in the tree structure or Elevation preview and click Lock current cross-section on the shortcut menu, Cross-Section toolbar or Edit menu.