I am trying to create "sheet" cross sections in SS4. I have a reference file with 3D pipes that I want to show up in the cross sections. For some reason I can only create "stacked" sections when this file is referenced, and it gives me a lower elevation of -8600 ft, and an upper elevation of 8590 ft. I have checked the reference file and I can't find anything near those elevations that it should pick up. I don't see any way to set high and low elevation limits in the create cross section dialog box (like there is in the "controls" options in the create profile dialog). Is there a different way to do this?
Hi Eric,
InRoads is detecting that elevation either for your active file or a reference file. As you review you design files for those elevation, ensure that the models for those files (especially the 3D model) have been reviewed as well.
Regards,
Sanders
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like I said, I have checked the reference file, and I can't find anything near those elevations that it should be picking up
If you'd like, I'd be happy to take a look at your dataset. Data can be uploaded here https://bentley.sharefile.com/r-r09e1a1b088749008
I see you solved the issue below. I have personally noticed that referencing files into the 3dmodel will cause the "create cross sections" tool to detect the maximum upper and lower elevations of the reference file without there being any elements there.
The frustrating thing about that is that one could spin the 3d view to inspect for any problems with the elevations range and conclude there isn't a problem with the reference file. For future people running into this issue; you could try merging your reference file into the current drawing (not ideal in my case, but it solved my problem).