Changing linear templates on civil cells

As for changing the radii after the cell is placed, I thought all dimensions of elements formed in a civil cell should have civil rule handles so that you can manipulate those elements.

If you had an ordinary Microstation element floating out there, if you select it, does it have handles? If it does have handles that you can manipulate with your current settings, then there might be an issue with the way the civil cell was created. If any given Microstation element doesn't have handles after you select it with the selection tool, you'll need to use the switch that's included in the selection tool settings. Changing this may fix your problem.

HTH

P.S. I just realized that since you haven't commented on any other civil elements not having any handles, perhaps I'm on the wrong track to helping you here.

Thanks Derek
The handles weren't showing up but i was able to edit the elements from the element information dialog box so that is sorted now.
But your idea triggered something, i figured it out. I needed to open project explorer then go to the civil cell, once i had the template drop selected i was able to edit it under the element information box.

Hope that helps someone else in the future.

Regards
David Marx

Hi David

Cells have changed slightly since the first SS3 release, but he steps I outline below will be applicable to all releases using civil cells.

1. It is advisable to make a copy of the cell library prior to editing
2. to Add elements or CHANGE a type of corridor, the user must follow the steps below
a. Drop the civil cell
b. Make the additions / modifications to the cell
c. "Regroup" the civil cell (i.e. recreate the civil cell)
3. dimensional changes "usually" can be made without dropping the cell - a user can verify this by making the geometric modifications, then using element info on the cell to verify it is still "valid" for placement
4. if the changes have made the cell "invalid" for placement, - Drop the cell and regroup it.

Regards