I'm reviewing an OBM file and would like to determine the coordinates and elevation of specific vertices of the bridge solid objects. Is there a way to do this? The Civil Analysis > Analyze Point doesn't seem to recognize the bridge solids as 3D objects, but seems like it should be the solution.
Place the abutment or pier solid along the support line.
In Bridge Reporting --> Click on Pier and then generate the report of that particular Pier or Abutment.
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These reports are very helpful! Unfortunately, they only seem to display information that is readily available in the Properties window. I'm also looking for a general elevation from a corner of an object. This is even more important for custom 3D objects added into the model that are not defined as "pier", "beam", "bearing seat", etc.
My current workaround is to draw a line that starts at the point of interest and ends randomly in space, then view the properties of that line (screenshot below if for a bearing seat). This workaround creates unnecessary objects in my model that I have to remember to delete. Do you have any suggestions on how to do this more efficiently?
Please explore the use of Tentative Snap (by default it is activated by pressing the left and right mouse buttons simultaneously). First set the display style to the WireFrame mode. Then position the mouse cursor to the point for which you want to get x,y.z co-ordinates. Click the left and right mouse buttons simultaneously and notice the co-ordinates are displayed in the status bar.
Answer Verified By: Adam Swierczek
Perfect - that does exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks so much!