I've see some line types with custom ends different from the rest of the line type ie - - - - - - - - - @ where the "@" would be different from the rest of the line type none repeating. How is this achieved. What are the steps required to create custom or special ends ?
From what you describe, the symbol at the end of the line would be a linestyle point style.
Custom linestyles are mostly defined as a "compound" of dash styles and point styles. The Help file is a pretty good resource for specifics about creating custom linestyles. It's not the most streamlined process, and it gets a little esoteric (there are a lot of possible settings). It's not too hard to learn, though.
One suggestion - if you want to create a linestyle with a text as a point (such as for a gas line like ---G---) you will want to drop that text to its elements (lines/arcs) before creating your point symbol. Actual text with a font doesn't always behave correctly, so dropping it to elements retains the look without all the problems.
MaryB
Power GeoPak 08.11.09.918Power InRoads 08.11.09.918OpenRoads Designer 2021 R2
In the CONNECT Edition it might be easier just to place the symbol/cell on the of the line end with the Place Active Line Terminator tool (in the Cells ribbon group). The terminators are now associated with the lines on which they're placed.
Rod WingSenior Systems Analyst
You can define a custom linestyle to place a symbol at the end of the line in its definition, see below:
After selecting a base stroke you can select the end option and define a symbol to be placed there.
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Rod Wing said:n the CONNECT Edition it might be easier just to place the symbol/cell on the of the line end with the Place Active Line Terminator tool (in the Cells ribbon group). The terminators are now associated with the lines on which they're placed.
can you make a little demo of this process?
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Here you are Lorys.
The Place Active Line Terminator tool has been around since IGDS, and works basically the same as it always has.