FDOT template point names

Because point names can be, at any time, changed by the designer we do not have a comprehensive list of point names. FDOT does not have a 'standard' for point names. The point names were established as a base to get designers started using Corridor Modeling.

I think it would be useful to know what point is what, for instance when the curb and gutter are display in the reverse order in the median is display in the cross section you have to use a point control, one must rely on memory or go back to the template to find out what is the point name.

Yes...I agree.

However, it sounds like you are using an outside curb reflected or mirrored in order to create your inside curb. If that's the case, the point names would need to be addressed by the designer after this type of template edit.

The FDOT templates use common, descriptive point names. For example:

LT_CURB_BACK_IN vs LT_CURB_BACK_OUT

LT_ = Left side of the Roadway or Template (RT_ =  Right side of the Roadway or Template)

CURB = The component the point is associated with/member of.

BACK = The position of the point in relation to the Horizontal Feature Definition, in relation to the component the point is associated with/member of.

IN/OUT = The location of the point in relation to one side of the Roadway or Template and in relation to the horizontal point position in relation to the component the point is associated with/member of, to indicate whether the point is in the median (IN) or on the outside (OUT) of either the LT or RT side of the Roadway or Template.

A better example would be the LT_PVT_EOP_OUT/LT_PVT_EOP_IN or RT_PVT_EOP_IN/RT_PVT_EOP_OUT:

LT_/RT_ = Left/Right side of the Roadway or Template

PVT = The component the point is associated with/member of.

EOP = The position of the point in relation to the Horizontal Feature Definition, in relation to the component the point is associated with/member of.

IN/OUT = The location of the point in relation to one side of the Roadway or Template and in relation to the horizontal point position in relation to the component the point is associated with/member of, to indicate whether the point is in the median (IN) or on the outside (OUT) of either the LT or RT side of the Roadway or Template.

The FDOT point naming convention is, in most cases, descriptive and encapsulates pertinent information in an abbreviated format. Once you are acclimated to the Point Name format the point names are easy to read and among experienced designers, well known.

We have, in the past, tried to manage a list of point names, descriptions and other associated point information as well as a template component list. With the inability and lack of necessity to lock the designers capability to create their own components and points/point names, we elected to forgo a standard, managed FDOT point and component naming convention. Though, we maintained a basic convention for a base designed to jump start new designers, but with the built in flexibility to mold to more advanced and complex template designs. 

We can, however, assist you with any issues and/or concerns about our points, components and/or templates.

Yes...I agree.

However, it sounds like you are using an outside curb reflected or mirrored in order to create your inside curb. If that's the case, the point names would need to be addressed by the designer after this type of template edit.

The FDOT templates use common, descriptive point names. For example:

LT_CURB_BACK_IN vs LT_CURB_BACK_OUT

LT_ = Left side of the Roadway or Template (RT_ =  Right side of the Roadway or Template)

CURB = The component the point is associated with/member of.

BACK = The position of the point in relation to the Horizontal Feature Definition, in relation to the component the point is associated with/member of.

IN/OUT = The location of the point in relation to one side of the Roadway or Template and in relation to the horizontal point position in relation to the component the point is associated with/member of, to indicate whether the point is in the median (IN) or on the outside (OUT) of either the LT or RT side of the Roadway or Template.

A better example would be the LT_PVT_EOP_OUT/LT_PVT_EOP_IN or RT_PVT_EOP_IN/RT_PVT_EOP_OUT:

LT_/RT_ = Left/Right side of the Roadway or Template

PVT = The component the point is associated with/member of.

EOP = The position of the point in relation to the Horizontal Feature Definition, in relation to the component the point is associated with/member of.

IN/OUT = The location of the point in relation to one side of the Roadway or Template and in relation to the horizontal point position in relation to the component the point is associated with/member of, to indicate whether the point is in the median (IN) or on the outside (OUT) of either the LT or RT side of the Roadway or Template.

The FDOT point naming convention is, in most cases, descriptive and encapsulates pertinent information in an abbreviated format. Once you are acclimated to the Point Name format the point names are easy to read and among experienced designers, well known.

We have, in the past, tried to manage a list of point names, descriptions and other associated point information as well as a template component list. With the inability and lack of necessity to lock the designers capability to create their own components and points/point names, we elected to forgo a standard, managed FDOT point and component naming convention. Though, we maintained a basic convention for a base designed to jump start new designers, but with the built in flexibility to mold to more advanced and complex template designs. 

We can, however, assist you with any issues and/or concerns about our points, components and/or templates.